PPAP Quality Engineer - Launch & Process Excellence

Dana Canada Corp.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead PPAP and APQP activities, develop control plans, and support process validation across automotive programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure launch readiness and robust quality systems.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in FMEA, MSA, and statistical analysis, plus familiarity with AIAG Core Tools and customer quality audits. A BA/BS in Engineering is required with automotive exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting PPAP submissions, APQP activities, or launches.
• Automotive manufacturing background preferred.
• FMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions required.
• Demonstrated competence in quality data analysis and statistical methods.
• Experience with customer-specific quality audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead PPAP management, submissions, and approvals with AIAG alignment.
• Support APQP activities and launch readiness reviews.
• Develop and maintain Control Plans and PFMEA updates.
• Conduct CPk/Cp, Pp/Ppk studies and MSA/GR&R support.
• Assist with customer visits, audits, and technical reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and supplier quality actions.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and internal QA standards.

Skills

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

MSA

Control Plans

Process Capability

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Methods

Ability to Interpret GD&T

Quality Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dana Canada Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead PPAP and APQP activities, develop control plans, and support process validation across automotive programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure launch readiness and robust quality systems.

Ideal candidates will have strong experience in FMEA, MSA, and statistical analysis, plus familiarity with AIAG Core Tools and customer quality audits. A BA/BS in Engineering is required with automotive exposure.