Automotive Quality Engineer: PPAP & APQP Lead

Martinrea International; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea International in Indiana seeks a quality professional to drive prototype through service, PPAP, and customer communication, ensuring satisfaction and timely complaint resolution.

The role requires experience in all phases of quality control and automotive part approval processes, with a strong emphasis on ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance. A technical bachelor’s degree and excellent communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• College degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in all phases of Quality Control.
• Experience with automotive part approval process.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement Customer Specific Requirements and customer product specifications.
• Create, maintain and implement product Control Plans in coordination with engineering documents (FMEAs and Flow charts).
• Assist production with quality issues, deviations and improvements.
• Complete PPAP submissions including AIAG references (MSA, Control Plans, etc.).
• Create and maintain safe launch work instructions.
• Lead cross functional teams in root cause analysis for customer concerns and submit documentation to the customer.
• Review warranty data and field returns and complaints.
• Participate in APQP and Gate Review processes.
• Comply with ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements.

Skills

Quality control

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Computer software applications

Job description

Martinrea International in Indiana seeks a quality professional to drive prototype through service, PPAP, and customer communication, ensuring satisfaction and timely complaint resolution.

The role requires experience in all phases of quality control and automotive part approval processes, with a strong emphasis on ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance. A technical bachelor’s degree and excellent communication skills are preferred.