Quality Engineer – APQP & Production

RESRG Automotive; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive seeks an APQP Engineer to drive quality across the product lifecycle by integrating Advanced Product Quality Planning with local quality practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance quality initiatives, monitor performance, and implement continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading APQP activities, creating and maintaining control plans and FMEAs, and ensuring PPAP readiness while coordinating with design and production to mitigate risks

Qualifications

• APQP experience and leadership in program quality lifecycle.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, and CP/CI tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities to meet quality milestones in the gate process.
• Develop and maintain Safe Launch Plans, Control Plans, and gage WI/R&R.
• Collaborate with design and production to mitigate risks in development.
• Evaluate customer specs to ensure RESRG capability and address risks.
• Lead appearance approval and manage boundary samples.
• Prepare PPAP documentation and manage all control plans and FMEA.

Skills

APQP leadership

Quality improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Effective communication

Tools

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Process Control

Job description

Job Summary:

The APQP Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards throughout the product lifecycle by integrating Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies with local quality practices. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

APQP Leadership:

• Lead APQP activities to ensure timely execution of quality milestones within the gate process.
• Develop and maintain Safe Launch Plans, Control Plans, and gage WI / R&R ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to identify and mitigate quality risks during product development.
• Evaluate customer specifications to ensure RESRG capability to meet and maintain. Elevate any risks that are identified.
• Lead appearance approval process and establish internal / external boundary samples.
• Compile and submit all PPAP documentation (customer and intercompany).
• Create and maintain all Control Plans and FMEA’s.

Production Quality Oversight:

• Monitor and analyze local quality performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct regular quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures (LPAs, IATF internal audits, Customer Specific Requirements, etc.)
• Act as the primary contact for local quality issues, providing timely support and resolution.
• Data-driven approach to COQ improvement.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster effective communication between external customers, launch teams and local operations to ensure alignment of quality objectives.
• Facilitate training sessions for local staff on quality practices and APQP methodologies.
• Proactively seek and share best practices related to quality performance.
• Build strong customer relationships (face to SQE/STA).

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of quality activities, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports, control plans, and corrective action plans.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to management and stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, risk and improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in APQP and local quality practices.
• Utilize quality tools such as Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Statistical Process Control to drive improvements.

Desired Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and willing to take initiative.
• Able to pass defect recognition training.
• Auditor Qualifications (IATF / VDA 6.3) advantages.