Main TasksProject Quality Leadership- Act as the main quality contact for customers throughout the APQP process.
- Provide clear visibility of project quality status to the project team, Steering Committee, and Quality Organization.
- Lead escalation processes when quality targets are not met.
- Ensure customer-specific and internal quality requirements are fully integrated into all APQP activities.
- Serve as the APQP tools expert and coach for the project team.
- Hold authority to stop production or deliveries in cases of serious non-conformance.
APQP & Validation- Support development of Design and Process FMEAs with quality-related input.
- Review and align customer and internal drawings with Engineering and Metrology to confirm dimensions, specifications, and control methods.
- Support development and execution of design and production validation plans.
- Participate in root cause analysis when validation results deviate from expectations.
- Define and implement gauges, fixtures, and measurement methods for prototype through serial production.
- Ensure proper execution and documentation of all dimensional measurements across all project phases.
- Validate conformity of parts (A/B/C samples) and manage sample documentation, shipment approvals, and deviation permits when needed.
Customer & Supplier Interface- Work with R&D and customers to define functional requalification testing requirements.
- Define requalification in the control plan based on customer, internal, and cost requirements.
- Act as the internal quality link to Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) regarding customer requirements and supplier PPAP expectations.
Qualification- University degree (bachelor or master) in engineering
- Technician with job experience in quality engineering
- English language skills (fluent), Local standard language at site
Skills- Quality engineering (APQP procedures, 8D systematic, control plan, capability analysis, MSA, SPC, FMEA, Poka Yoke, ...).
- IATF 16949 requirements, VDA or AIAG
- Understanding of specifications on technical drawings
- Problem solving techniques (for example PDCA, Six Sigma, RPS, ...)
- Software skills (MS office, Q-DAS, IQ-FMEA, SAP, ...)
- Knowledge of customer PPAP procedures and customer requirements
Experience preferred- Automotive Industry
- Practical mass production experience
- Relevant process experience (plastic injection, plastic welding, assembly, end of line test)
Competencies- Self motivated and dynamic
- Ability to motivate and drive others
- Attention to detail
- Ready for courageous conversations with the customer and at internal escalations.
SkillsStatistical Process Control
Risk Management
Data Management
Data Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Cross-Functional Understanding
Documentation
Product Testing & Validation
Quality Management
Quality Assurance
