Product Quality Engineer

Brembo North America; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brembo North America is seeking an APQP Engineer to lead cross-functional activities across design, engineering, manufacturing, program management, and quality for new product development and launches. Responsibilities include defining test plans, conducting risk assessments, coordinating supplier activities, and ensuring timely validation of components.

A bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 3 years in APQP or automotive is required; willingness to travel domestically and abroad is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in APQP or a related field in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of APQP processes with FMEA, control plans, and validation methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement APQP process for new product development and launches.
• Create and manage project timelines, identify risks, and report status to stakeholders.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments early in design.
• Define test plans for validation in agreement with product development and customers.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage pre-series/series validations and samples.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

Project management

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical/electrical/electronic/industrial)

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Brembo is a global mobility innovation leader developing advanced solutions for vehicles and racing applications. Driven by its purpose, "Shaping a Zero-Accident Future", Brembo combines industrial excellence and digital innovation to make safety, performance and sustainability integral to the driving experience. Through its brands - AP Racing, ByBre, Brembo, J.Juan, Marchesini, Öhlins and SBS Friction - the Group delivers an integrated ecosystem of technologies, including braking systems, dampers, clutches and wheels, as well as AI-enabled software solutions. For more than 50 years, the Brembo Group has been a key player in top-level motorsport, supplying teams competing in the most prestigious championships and contributing to over 1,000 titles won. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Bergamo, Italy, Brembo has been listed on the Milan Stock Exchange since 1995. The Group employs 16,000 people across 18 countries, with 39 production and commercial sites, 10 R&D centers and 2 Brembo Inspiration Labs. In 2025, revenues totaled €3.7 billion.

Job Description

• Work with cross-functional team, including design, engineering, manufacturing, program management, and quality to develop and implement APQP process for new product development and product launch.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) to identify potential issues early in the design process.
• Defining the Test Plans for validation of the product and components validation in agreement with the Product Development team and the customer.
• Monitoring the progress status of components samples and taking action to solve any criticalities;
• Coordinating the product validation program (availability of components, planning of tests at laboratories, etc.).
• Coordinating with suppliers to ensure APQP processes are aligned with our own process requirements.
• Providing the first samples for the customer (dimensional, material and functional reports) and ensuring its approval from the customer;
• Collecting the evidence of the requested quality activities in the specific product validation report.
• Interfacing with the customer for aspects concerning Quality, specifically the management of nonconformities in the pre-series/series phases.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical, electronic, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience in APQP or a related field in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of APQP processes and tools, including FMEA, control plans, and validation methods.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to develop and maintain project timelines, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods, with experience using tools such as Minitab.
• Familiarity with automotive standards, such as IATF 16949 and VDA.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Available to travel domestically and abroad to the manufacturing sites to meet with the manufacturing teams and customers.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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