Precision Machining Process & Quality Engineer (APQP/PPAP)

Torrey Holistics; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Autocam/NN Inc. on the production floor develops and standardizes procedures and documentation to achieve consistent, high-quality, cost‑effective manufacturing.

The role provides technical input for capital equipment planning, drives APQP teams, and supports floor implementation across new launches. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing processes and tooling, maintaining precise work instructions and cost standards, quoting parts, and training operators in SPC, GD&T, and document

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent technical training with 2+ years of experience.
• Proficiency with technical documentation, cost estimating, and manufacturing software systems.
• Ability to interpret complex technical documents and communicate across levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize procedures and documentation with product teams to achieve consistent, high-quality, and cost‑effective manufacturing.
• Provide technical input for capital equipment planning and support implementation on the floor.
• Design and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling for current production and upcoming product launches.
• Lead APQP teams and drive continuous improvement using the Project Launch Guide and APS.
• Create and maintain precise process documentation, work instructions, and cost standards.
• Accurately quote new parts and refresh existing customer quotations.
• Train operators on machine operation, SPC methods, document interpretation, and process optimization.
• Interpret prints and apply GD&T to ensure capability and compliance.
• Maintain adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS).

Skills

APQP

GD&T

SPC

Lean manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Cost estimating

Process Engineering

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Picture your first hour on the production floor: you walk the line, observe a new part coming off a CNC lathe, and spot an opportunity to reduce cycle time without sacrificing capability. You sync with product engineering, adjust the process routing, update the work instructions, and coach an operator on SPC trends. By lunch, you’ve aligned the APQP launch team using the Project Launch Guide and the Autocam Production System (APS). By day’s end, you’ve validated tooling changes, captured cost impacts, and ensured the update flows through our QMS and EMS.About Autocam/NN Inc.Autocam/NN Inc. builds high‑performance precision components. We pair inventive thinking with advanced machining to push what’s possible—and we do it with a talented, empowered team.How You’ll Make an ImpactDevelop and standardize procedures and documentation with product teams to achieve consistent, high-quality, and cost‑effective manufacturing.Provide technical input for capital equipment planning and support implementation on the floor.Design and optimize manufacturing processes and tooling for current production and upcoming product launches.Lead APQP teams and drive continuous improvement using the Project Launch Guide and APS.Create and maintain precise process documentation, work instructions, and cost standards.Accurately quote new parts and refresh existing customer quotations.Train operators on machine operation, SPC methods, document interpretation, and process optimization.Interpret prints and apply GD&T to ensure capability and compliance.Maintain adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS).What You’ll BringBS in Engineering or equivalent technical training with 2+ years of experience.Strong problem-solving capability and a continuous improvement mindset.Proficiency with technical documentation, cost estimating, and manufacturing software systems.Ability to interpret complex technical documents and communicate clearly across all levels.Hands-on experience with APQP, GD&T, and lean manufacturing principles.Core ProficienciesGD&TBachelor's DegreeIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringContinuous ImprovementStatistical process control (SPC)Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Process EngineeringExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentPPAP Process ExperienceRoot Cause AnalysisMachines & Technologies You’ll UseCNC Lathe (2–4 axis) (Mazak, Haas)CNC Swiss Lathe (Citizen, Tornos)CNC Lathe (5+ axis) (Mazak, Index, Miyano)