APQP/PPAP Quality Engineer — Automotive Plastics

Our mission

Deliver parts that earn customer confidence on Day 1 and every day after—meeting IATF 16949:2016 and regulatory requirements without compromise. As our APQP/PPAP Quality Engineer, you are the force that turns this mission into reality.

How you’ll contribute

• Design, maintain, and continuously improve a compliant Quality Management System aligned to IATF 16949:2016 and applicable directives.
• Partner with QC Technicians to investigate production issues; validate root cause using 5 Why (and related tools) and implement effective CAPA.
• Lead NCR/CAPA activities end-to-end, ensuring timely closure and sustained effectiveness.
• Translate customer-specific requirements into actionable controls; serve as the primary Quality point of contact for customers.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits; compile objective evidence and manage responses.
• Equip teams through targeted training on product and process requirements.
• Champion APQP for new launches, assembling complete PPAPs and executing safe launch strategies.

What you bring

• At least 4 years in product quality with hands-on quality system compliance.
• Proven experience with APQP, Core Tools, and building/submitting PPAPs.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and measurement systems.
• Background in blow molding, injection molding, and assembly (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and computational capability; fluent with problem-solving frameworks.
• Excellent communication, creativity, and decisive judgment.

Everyday tools and methods

• GD&T
• Continuous Improvement and Kaizen
• Troubleshooting
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Process FMEA (PFMEA)
• 5 Why root cause
• APQP
• SOP development and adherence
• Quality Control and Field Measurements
• PPAP process execution

Imagine this scenario

A customer-specific requirement changes mid-launch. You rapidly assess PFMEA impacts, update control plans, adjust SPC limits, coach the production team on the new standard, and submit a revised PPAP. The safe launch remains intact—no escapes, no surprises.