Your Job We are seeking an
Advanced Quality Planning Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring flawless new product launches by integrating advanced quality planning processes early in product development. As part of our commitment to excellence, you will leverage your expertise in APQP, Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and reliability testing to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
What You Will Do - Develop and manage the Project Quality Plan for new products and modifications, ensuring alignment with the Voice of the Customer and timely completion of all quality deliverables
- Review, update, and create essential quality documentation, including PFMEA, control plans, and inspection plans
- Lead problem-solving efforts using the 8D methodology to analyze and resolve new product customer complaints and internal quality issues during product launch
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prevent the recurrence of quality issues and drive systemic improvements in Product Development processes
- Partner with Manufacturing Quality Engineering to develop and conduct Safe Launch plans and perform process and product audits
- Work with Product Development Teams (Design engineers, process / tooling engineers, project managers, product managers, and prototype / plant operators) to support sample submission, prototype, and initial launch parts delivery on time.
- Review and approve supplier product documentation for new and modified components
- Oversee PPAP documentation review and timely submission to customers; facilitate development of measurement plans and lead product disposition at First Off Tool (FOT) and Qualification stages, including ownership of gauges and inspection fixtures
- Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA), capability studies, and statistical analyses
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) - Bachelor's degree in Engineering OR 4+ years of experience performing Quality Engineering responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 1 year of Quality Engineering experience in an automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environment
- Experience supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS) and product development or new product launch activities
- Experience using quality planning and measurement tools, including PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, MSA, capability studies, and statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab)
- Experience applying GD&T, metrology, customer-specific requirements, and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, RCA, CAPA)
What Will Put You Ahead- Formal training in Design of Experiments (DOE), Advanced Quality Planning tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and reliability test planning
- Proven experience performing and facilitating DFMEA/PFMEA and leveraging Advanced Quality Planning tools to improve product and process quality
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, including testing, molding, stamping, and assembly operations
- Practical experience with Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 or IATF 16949) and supplier auditing to ensure compliance and foster continuous improvement
This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
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