Automotive Quality Engineer: PPAP, PFMEA & APQP Expert

Röchling Automotive; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality across production processes. You will prepare PFMEA and control plans, perform audits, monitor SPC, and support PPAP submissions while coordinating APQP activities with OEM customers.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years in automotive QA, with strong problem-solving, communication, and SAP experience to manage non-conformances and 8D reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality Engineering within the automotive industry.
• Experience with OEM customer requirements and IATF 16949.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify and update PFMEA, CP, and Operator Instructions.
• Perform process, product, and roving audits for CP compliance.
• Monitor and maintain SPC and analysis of parameters.
• Support PPAP submissions and customer approvals including Engineering Change.
• Lead APQP for quality items and assist with RCCA.
• Enter customer complaints in SAP and create 8D reports as needed.
• Assist training of Quality Technicians and Auditors.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive quality across production processes. You will prepare PFMEA and control plans, perform audits, monitor SPC, and support PPAP submissions while coordinating APQP activities with OEM customers.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3–5 years in automotive QA, with strong problem-solving, communication, and SAP experience to manage non-conformances and 8D reporting.