Senior Quality Engineer – Auto Launch & APQP Leader

Lever, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Prescription

Vision

401K + Company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Education Assistance

Flex Spending

Employee Assistance Programs

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. in Jackson, MI, is seeking a Lead APQP professional to drive advanced planning for new automotive product introductions.

You will coordinate PPAP submissions and launch readiness, partnering with engineering, suppliers, and customers to define and validate quality requirements during development and launch phases. The role requires DFMEA/PFMEA execution, robust Control Plans, MSA/Gage R&R, and GD&T proficiency to ensure dimensional accuracy and process capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in automotive product launch quality.
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Familiarity with CMM programming, DOE, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Strong communication, project management, and customer-facing skills.
• Prior experience supporting zero-defect launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions.
• Manage PPAP submissions and launch readiness documentation for new tooling and components.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, suppliers, and customers to define quality requirements.
• Conduct DFMEA/PFMEA and develop robust Control Plans for launch programs.
• Perform MSA and Gage R&R to ensure inspection reliability.
• Lead dimensional tooling reviews and support validation of stamping, injection molding, and die casting processes.
• Utilize GD&T and interpret engineering drawings to support launch quality activities.
• Drive launch containment plans, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Develop and implement inspection criteria, work instructions, and quality check procedures.
• Report program status, risks, and countermeasures to executive leadership and customers.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel (pivot tables), and Gantt charts for tracking.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

GD&T

DFMEA

PFMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMM programming

DOE

Minitab

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. in Jackson, MI, is seeking a Lead APQP professional to drive advanced planning for new automotive product introductions.

You will coordinate PPAP submissions and launch readiness, partnering with engineering, suppliers, and customers to define and validate quality requirements during development and launch phases. The role requires DFMEA/PFMEA execution, robust Control Plans, MSA/Gage R&R, and GD&T proficiency to ensure dimensional accuracy and process capability.