Valeo

APU Quality Engineer

Valeo$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 3 years in the Quality field, preferably in Production and the automotive industry.
  • At least 2 years of related experience is required.
  • Familiarity with the PPAP process is essential.
  • Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and participate in QRQC activities within the QIM database.
  • Support site and APU Managers in analyzing issues during QRQC activities.
  • Regularly update APU quality tracking charts concerning customer returns and costs associated with non-quality.
  • Conduct line audits to ensure adherence to established Standards.
  • Aid in the resolution of customer and non-quality issues as part of QRQC efforts.
  • Enforce compliance with QRQC meeting rules to ensure proper protocols are followed.
  • Review and revise control plans post-issue; ensure alignment with processes.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with regular employee status.
  • Permanent contract ensures job stability.
  • Opportunities to be involved in significant quality improvement initiatives.
  • Ability to influence manufacturing processes with authority in quality control.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

  • Initiate the QRQC in QIM database - participate to the containment and validate the robustness of the containment
  • Support APU Managers / Site Manager in the analysis of issues assigned in the QRQC activities
  • Update the APU quality tracking charts : Customer Returns Cost of Non Quality ...
  • Perform audits on the line to detect non-respect of the Standard and identify with the APU the actions to be completed to therefore comply with the Standard
  • Participate in the eradication of Customer issues and Non Quality issues
  • Along the APU QRQC meeting ensure that rules are respected and "Stop at first disagree" and "Stop at first no" are applied
  • Perform the revision of the control plan after an issue
  • Verify 4M matrix respect with regards product or process changes and ensure customer awareness and approval of changes in accordance with the 4M matrix
  • Update the quality documents following a process related change
  • Verify the continuous conformance of the process to generate product to specification in accordance with the control plans (machine capability - yearly product audit ...)
  • Has authority to stop a manufacturing / assembly line in any situation where Standards are not respected or a safety or quality risk for the operator or for the customer has been detected or following a LLC Stability audit demonstrating lower than 100%
  • Represent Customer within Valeo on Quality matters (communication/Escalation)
  • In case of APU Quality Leader position, he will report to this position and will not supersede APU Quality Leader and Site Quality Manager authority.
  • In charge of PD , CA and closure management for Internal Suppliers incidents.


What You Should Have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
  • A minimum of 3 years experience in the Quality field preferred; 3 years in Production and 3 years in the automotive industry preferred (a minimum of 2 years related experience required).
  • You have knowledge of the PPAP process.
  • You have knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards.


Job:
Quality - Operations Operational
Organization:
APU
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Permanent contract
Job Posting Date:
2026-05-22

About Valeo

Valeo is a French automotive supplier that designs and manufactures components and systems for cars and trucks. The company's products include lighting systems, wiper systems, powertrain systems, and more. Valeo is focused on developing technologies that improve vehicle safety, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance driving comfort. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
Learn more about Valeo
Size
113,600 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Valeo

  • Valeo
    Assembly Process Engineer
    $70K — $95K *
    Seymour, IN 47274 (Jackson County)
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Valeo
    APU Quality Engineer
    $70K — $95K *
    Seymour, IN 47274 (Jackson County)
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Valeo
    Methods Engineer
    $75K — $95K *
    Seymour, IN 47274 (Jackson County)
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Valeo
    Assembly Controls Engineer
    $70K — $95K *
    Seymour, IN 47274 (Jackson County)
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Valeo
    Site P1 Quality PTM
    $75K — $95K *
    Seymour, IN 47274 (Jackson County)
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar APU Quality Engineer jobs: