Automotive Quality Engineer — APQP/PPAP Launch Leader

Tramgroup; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Prescription

Vision

401K + Company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Education Assistance

Flex Spending

Employee Assistance Programs

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. in Jackson, MI is seeking a Quality Lead to lead APQP activities, manage PPAP submissions, and ensure launch readiness for tooling and components.

You will collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and customers to define quality requirements, perform DFMEA/PFMEA, develop control plans, and drive containment and corrective actions for non-conformances. Proficiency in MS Office and project tracking required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in automotive product launch quality.
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Familiarity with CMM programming, DOE, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Strong communication, project management, and customer-facing skills.
• Prior experience supporting zero-defect launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities for new product introductions and align with customer expectations and internal standards.
• Manage PPAP submissions and launch readiness documentation for new tooling and components.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, suppliers, and customers to define and validate quality requirements during development and launch.
• Conduct DFMEA/PFMEA and develop robust Control Plans for launch programs.
• Perform MSA and Gage R&R to ensure inspection reliability and repeatability.
• Lead dimensional tooling reviews and support validation of stamping, injection molding, and die casting processes.
• Utilize GD&T and engineering drawings to support launch quality activities.
• Drive launch containment plans, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Develop and implement inspection criteria, work instructions, and quality check procedures for new builds.
• Report program status, risks, and countermeasures to executive leadership and customers.
• High proficiency in MS Office including PowerPoint, Excel (pivot tables), and Gantt charts for tracking.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

Gage R&R

Minitab

CMM programming

DOE

Statistical analysis

Communication

Project management

Zero-defect launches

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent automotive launch quality experience

Tools

Minitab

CMM programming

Job description

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. in Jackson, MI is seeking a Quality Lead to lead APQP activities, manage PPAP submissions, and ensure launch readiness for tooling and components.

You will collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and customers to define quality requirements, perform DFMEA/PFMEA, develop control plans, and drive containment and corrective actions for non-conformances. Proficiency in MS Office and project tracking required.