Onsite Automotive Quality Launch Lead | APQP & PPAP

US Farathane; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality planning and launch activities for Ford programs, ensuring flawless execution from concept through production. This role sits onsite at our Corporate Tech Center in Auburn Hills, MI, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to deliver world-class quality.

You will drive APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans, manage ECNs, and ensure timely documentation and approvals.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of quality experience in automotive industry.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Gauge R&R.
• Strong understanding of automotive launch processes and customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs and customer standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute APQP activities for new product launches and pre-production programs.
• Drive quality deliverables throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) during launch and pre-production phases.
• Coordinate and submit complete PPAP packages, including engineering changes and customer approvals.
• Ensure all required documentation is submitted accurately and on time through customer portals and tracking systems.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, standards, and supplier quality requirements for ongoing compliance.
• Develop MSA plans, including Gauge R&R studies and capability analysis.
• Ensure PSW and other customer approvals are obtained prior to production launch.
• Lead problem-solving efforts related to launch quality concerns and communicate updates to customers.
• Coach and mentor teammates on quality systems, processes, and customer expectations.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

Gauge R&R

Launch processes

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Job description

US Farathane is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality planning and launch activities for Ford programs, ensuring flawless execution from concept through production. This role sits onsite at our Corporate Tech Center in Auburn Hills, MI, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to deliver world-class quality.

You will drive APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and control plans, manage ECNs, and ensure timely documentation and approvals.