Automotive Quality Engineer: APQP, PPAP, 8D Expert

Röchling Industrial; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Industrial is seeking a Quality Engineer for their Duncan, SC location. The role requires a strong background in quality engineering, with responsibilities including managing audits, updating quality documentation, and facilitating customer quality processes.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of automotive experience. Skills in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and SAP are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related role within the automotive industry.
• Experience working directly with OEM customers and customer-specific requirements.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience with customer complaint management and corrective actions using 5 Why and 8D methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify and update PFMEA, CP, and Operator Instructions.
• Perform process, product, and roving audits to ensure compliance with CP.
• Monitor and maintain SPC - parameter selection, review, and monitoring.
• PPAP submission and customer approvals including Engineering Change.
• Facilitate APQP process for quality related items.
• Conduct root cause analysis/resolution using 5 Why and 8D reporting.
• Manage customer returns and defect analysis.
• Support Production Department with problem solving and decision making.
• Assist with creation and validation of Error Proofing within Production Processes.
• Control disposition of suspect parts for QE review.
• Manage customer complaint reports and create 8D in SAP.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

IATF 16949

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Röchling Industrial is seeking a Quality Engineer for their Duncan, SC location. The role requires a strong background in quality engineering, with responsibilities including managing audits, updating quality documentation, and facilitating customer quality processes.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of automotive experience. Skills in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and SAP are crucial for success in this position.