GM APQP Quality Lead

Carlex Glass America, LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass America, LLC in Troy, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer to uphold policy, ensure IATF-16949:2016 and ISO-9001:2015 compliance, and drive PPAP-related documentation. The role leads cross-functional problem solving and says to develop internal standards for new programs or engineering changes, coordinating with Corporate Quality and the Plant Quality Manager.

The position emphasizes safe launches, data analysis, APQP uploads, and continuous process improvement across series programs

Qualifications

• Uphold the Carlex Quality Policy.
• Maintain plant compliance to IATF-16949:2016 and ISO-9001:2015 standards as well as customer defined quality systems and requirements.
• Lead the development of production documentation including Control Plans, Statistic Studies, MSA Studies (Gage R&R), DVP&R, PFMEA, Standardized Work and remaining elements to meet PPAP requirements.
• Monitor customer supplied warranty data and supplier PPAP files and respond accordingly.
• Implement Safe Launch for new Programs or Major Engineering Changes / Part move according to corporate procedures.
• In conjunction with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager, develop for new Programs or Engineering changes internal quality control standards for the Plant (Example: Sate Launch Plan, SPC SWI, Homologation Schedule, others)
• Communicate significant quality issues related to launches throughout all levels of the Company
• Lead problem solving with cross-functional team during the development and provide timely response Program Managers for lessons learned documentation
• Upload APQP documentation per customer required method (e-APQP, email, any specific portal, etc)
• Analyze capability data and work with cross-functional team on process stabilization and improvement
• Support series programs (customer facing events, 8Ds, documentation improvements, etc) per Quality Manager request when there are no new program activities.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Carlex Quality Policy.
• Maintain plant compliance to IATF-16949:2016 and ISO-9001:2015 standards as well as customer defined quality systems and requirements.
• Lead the development of production documentation including Control Plans, Statistic Studies, MSA Studies (Gage R&R), DVP&R, PFMEA, Standardized Work and remaining elements to meet PPAP requirements.
• Monitor customer supplied warranty data and supplier PPAP files and respond accordingly.
• Implement Safe Launch for new Programs or Major Engineering Changes / Part move according to corporate procedures.
• In conjunction with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager, develop for new Programs or Engineering changes internal quality control standards for the Plant (Example: Sate Launch Plan, SPC SWI, Homologation Schedule, others)
• Communicate significant quality issues related to launches throughout all levels of the Company
• Lead problem solving with cross-functional team during the development and provide timely response Program Managers for lessons learned documentation
• Upload APQP documentation per customer required method (e-APQP, email, any specific portal, etc)
• Analyze capability data and work with cross-functional team on process stabilization and improvement
• Support series programs (customer facing events, 8Ds, documentation improvements, etc) per Quality Manager request when there are no new program activities.

Skills

Office skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Carlex values

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Maintain plant compliance to IATF-16949:2016 and ISO-9001:2015 standards as well as customer defined quality systems and requirements


• Lead the development of production documentation including Control Plans, Statistic Studies, MSA Studies (Gage R&R), DVP&R, PFMEA, Standardized Work and remaining elements to meet PPAP requirements


• Monitor customer supplied warranty data and supplier PPAP files and respond accordingly.


• Implement Safe Launch for new Programs or Major Engineering Changes / Part move according to corporate procedures.


• In conjunction with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager, develop for new Programs or Engineering changes internal quality control standards for the Plant (Example: Sate Launch Plan, SPC SWI, Homologation Schedule, others)


• Communicate significant quality issues related to launches throughout all levels of the Company


• Lead problem solving with cross-functional team during the development and provide timely response Program Managers for lessons learned documentation


• Upload APQP documentation per customer required method (e-APQP, email, anu specific portal, etc)


• Analyze capability data and work with cross-functional team on process stabilization and improvement


• Support series programs (customer facing events, 8Ds, documentation improvements, etc) per Quality Manager request when there are no new program activities.

Essential Job Functions

• Uphold the Carlex Quality Policy


• Maintain plant compliance to IATF-16949:2016 and ISO-9001:2015 standards as well as customer defined quality systems and requirements


• Lead the development of production documentation including Control Plans, Statistic Studies, MSA Studies (Gage R&R), DVP&R, PFMEA, Standardized Work and remaining elements to meet PPAP requirements


• Monitor customer supplied warranty data and supplier PPAP files and respond accordingly.


• Implement Safe Launch for new Programs or Major Engineering Changes / Part move according to corporate procedures.


• In conjunction with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager, develop for new Programs or Engineering changes internal quality control standards for the Plant (Example: Sate Launch Plan, SPC SWI, Homologation Schedule, others)


• Communicate significant quality issues related to launches throughout all levels of the Company


• Lead problem solving with cross-functional team during the development and provide timely response Program Managers for lessons learned documentation


• Upload APQP documentation per customer required method (e-APQP, email, anu specific portal, etc)


• Analyze capability data and work with cross-functional team on process stabilization and improvement


• Support series programs (customer facing events, 8Ds, documentation improvements, etc) per Quality Manager request when there are no new program activities.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Hands‑on approach to problem solving and analysis


• Excellent Analytical Skills


• Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust