Quality Engineer: APQP & PPAP Leader

Linamar Corporation; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide quality support and leadership for all products and processes at the Pleasant Prairie plant. You will design inspection procedures, develop control plans, perform root cause analysis, and manage PPAP for changes.

You will coordinate with customers and suppliers to address inquiries and drive continuous quality improvements. Responsibilities include leading audits, training staff on quality inspections, and organizing corrective actions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of directly relevant Quality/Manufacturing experience.
• Must have knowledge of PPAP, 8D, quality tools, and customer web-based systems.
• Hands-on experience with testing equipment (depth gage, calipers, micrometer, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage QMS documents, process control plans, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Lead APQP program development and implementation for new and existing products.
• Support product launches and engineering changes; ensure QMS updates to compliance.
• Prepare PPAP packages per customer requirements for changes.
• Perform dimensional reports, capability studies, and MSA/GR&R.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure IATF 16949 compliance and customer requirements.
• Monitor customer portals and update documentation to ensure compliance.
• Organize and lead meetings to drive containment, corrective actions, and preventative measures.

Skills

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP/PPAP

8D problem solving

GR&R & GD&T

Statistical analysis

CMM/Metrology

MS Office

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

ASQ certification (preferred)

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

CAD software

Job description

Linamar Corporation is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide quality support and leadership for all products and processes at the Pleasant Prairie plant. You will design inspection procedures, develop control plans, perform root cause analysis, and manage PPAP for changes.

You will coordinate with customers and suppliers to address inquiries and drive continuous quality improvements. Responsibilities include leading audits, training staff on quality inspections, and organizing corrective actions