Supplier & Launch Quality Program Manager (Automotive)

Torrey Holistics; Dublin (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Erdrich USA Inc. is seeking a Supplier & Launch Quality Program Manager (Automotive) based in Dublin, GA. You will lead APQP across the full lifecycle—from quotation to series production—and drive quality milestones with OEMs and Tier 1s, ensuring robust prevention and control plans.

You will coordinate PPAP submissions, lead PFMEA and 8D problem-solving, and manage supplier development and continuous improvement within a global manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Automotive quality planning, launch management, or quality engineering experience.
• OEM/Tier 1 interaction; success with new product launches and serial production.
• Technical toolbox: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, VDA 2/5, control plans, statistics.
• Systems: SAP, Microsoft Office, Babtec (or similar QMS), Qlik Sense.
• Manufacturing fluency in stamping/metal forming and assembly/joining.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork in global settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP across quotation, feasibility, launch, and production.
• Deliver quality milestones aligning with cost, timing and performance goals.
• Own PFMEA, 8D, root cause tools to eradicate issues.
• Plan/capability studies: Cp/Cpk, MSA, SPC, gage validation.
• Define and validate inspection/measurement needs for parts.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

Quality program management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Babtec

Qlik Sense

Job description

Supplier & Launch Quality Program Manager (Automotive)Based in Dublin, GA | Department: QualityReports To: Business Unit Management Dublin (Technical reporting to Business Unit Management ZF/SGU)Is this you?Do you speak APQP and PPAP fluently and enjoy guiding programs from quote to series production?Do you thrive as the primary quality contact for OEMs/Tier 1s and love turning risks into robust controls?Do you bring suppliers along the journey—qualifying, developing, and elevating their performance?What you will ownAPQP leadership across the lifecycle: quotation, feasibility, launch, and ongoing production.Delivery of quality milestones to achieve customer timing, cost, and performance objectives.Risk-based reviews, supplier technical evaluations, and feasibility assessments before award.Authoring/updating project quality plans, control plans, inspection plans, and MSA strategies.Defining CTQs and putting prevention/detection controls in place.Coordinating complete PPAP packages and obtaining customer approvals on time.Customer & supplier engagementBe the go-to contact for customer quality topics: launch readiness, concerns, approvals, and corrective actions.Work directly with OEM/Tier 1 quality teams; represent us during audits, assessments, and process sign-offs.Drive supplier compliance to APQP requirements; support qualification, development, and ongoing improvement.Engineering, risk, and analyticsLead PFMEA; use Lessons Learned, 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa to eradicate root causes.Plan/execute capability studies: Cp/Cpk, MSA, SPC, and gage/inspection system validation.Define and validate inspection/measurement requirements for new and existing parts.Production support & continuous improvementTrack and improve KPIs: scrap, rework, internal defects, customer complaints, COPQ, and warranty/failure costs.Implement corrective/preventive actions; support ECNs, production transfers, and CI initiatives.Train production teams on standards, inspection criteria, and project-specific quality controls.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related preferred; equivalent experience considered.Automotive background in quality planning, launch management, or quality engineering.OEM/Tier 1 interaction preferred; proven success with new product launches and serial production.Technical toolkitAPQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, VDA 2, VDA 5, control plans, statistical analysis, root cause tools, Automotive Core Tools.Systems: SAP, Microsoft Office, Babtec (or similar QMS), Qlik Sense (or related reporting tools).Manufacturing fluencyStamping/metal forming and assembly/joining technologies.Inspection/measurement systems, GD&T, and blueprint/drawing interpretation.Strengths we valueCustomer-centered communicator and relationship builder.Cross-functional collaborator across plants and global teams.Analytical, organized, and effective at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.What’s in it for youImpact major automotive programs from the ground up.Collaborate within a global manufacturing network.Work with advanced manufacturing technologies and launch processes.Grow inside a company committed to operational excellence and quality leadership.Erdrich USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.