Development Engineer — APQP, PPAP & Supplier Quality

Dva Consulting; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DVA is seeking a Procurement/Quality Engineer to lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and PPAP processes, ensuring parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements. You will collaborate across packaging, transportation, business resources, and supply chain to drive manufacturability and timely delivery.

The team includes four Product Procurement Engineers and one Supplier Development Engineer; the role requires 2–4 years of experience with a Master’s degree preferred and a BS in

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in procurement/quality roles with 1–2 years in a Master’s program preferred.
• BS or BS in process, engineering, or supply chain.
• Experience supporting APQP/PPAP and supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage APQP and Quality management activities from concept to PPAP to ensure parts meet quality, cost, and timelines.
• Collaborate with packaging, transportation, business resources, supply chain, and other functions.
• Support engineering and suppliers to optimize design for manufacturability and follow up on RFQs.

Skills

PPAP

Manufacturing Standards

Supplier Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in process/engineering/supply chain

Master's degree preferred

Job description

DVA is seeking a Procurement/Quality Engineer to lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and PPAP processes, ensuring parts meet quality, cost, and timing requirements. You will collaborate across packaging, transportation, business resources, and supply chain to drive manufacturability and timely delivery.

The team includes four Product Procurement Engineers and one Supplier Development Engineer; the role requires 2–4 years of experience with a Master’s degree preferred and a BS in