Lead Advanced Quality Engineer – Launch & APQP Leader

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Lead Advanced Quality Engineer to drive quality activities for new launches in Walker, MI. You will lead APQP/PPAP, coordinate with Program Managers, and ensure customer and internal requirements are met for a successful production ramp.

With 5+ years in automotive quality and knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and GD&T, you will mentor engineers, manage control plans, and support supplier quality reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in related experience.
• 10–15 years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP and dimensional tolerancing.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality launch activities and document APQP/PPAP.
• Coordinate with program teams, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Lead DFMEA/PDFMEA timing to tooling designs and PPAP readiness.
• Develop and implement Control Plans, and lead GD&T reviews.
• Support supplier quality reviews and ensure customer requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

GD&T

Quality Systems

Supplier Quality

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Lead Advanced Quality Engineer to drive quality activities for new launches in Walker, MI. You will lead APQP/PPAP, coordinate with Program Managers, and ensure customer and internal requirements are met for a successful production ramp.

With 5+ years in automotive quality and knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and GD&T, you will mentor engineers, manage control plans, and support supplier quality reviews.