NPI Quality Engineer — APQP/PPAP Lead, Process Validation

LHH; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Quality Engineer to support new product launches and serve as the primary customer-facing quality representative during development and startup. The role focuses on APQP, PPAP, process validation, and ensuring products meet quality and regulatory requirements before full production.

You will lead quality activities for NPIs, develop PPAP submissions, PFMEAs, control plans, and inspection documentation, and act as the main customer quality contact.

Qualifications

• Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally supporting NPI activities.
• Strong APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with root cause analysis, SPC, auditing, and quality systems.
• Experience with metal fabrication and welding a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities for new product introductions using APQP methodologies.
• Develop and manage PPAP submissions, PFMEAs, control plans, and inspection documentation.
• Act as the main customer quality contact during product development and launch.
• Conduct root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support ISO-compliant quality systems, audits, and regulatory requirements

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

SPC

Auditing

Quality Systems

NPI

Job description

LHH is seeking a Quality Engineer to support new product launches and serve as the primary customer-facing quality representative during development and startup. The role focuses on APQP, PPAP, process validation, and ensuring products meet quality and regulatory requirements before full production.

You will lead quality activities for NPIs, develop PPAP submissions, PFMEAs, control plans, and inspection documentation, and act as the main customer quality contact.