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You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?\nAs an Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE), you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful launch of automotive electronic products by driving quality planning activities throughout the product development lifecycle. You will serve as the quality lead during new program development, identifying and mitigating risks, validating products and processes, and ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and automotive industry requirements. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams, you will help build robust quality systems that support flawless product launches and operational excellence.\nYour Responsibilities\nLead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities and ensure all program quality deliverables are completed according to customer and internal milestones.\nDrive quality planning throughout product and process development, including review and approval of Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and related documentation.\nIdentify product and manufacturing risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies to prevent quality issues.\nCoordinate and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, ensuring compliance with customer-specific requirements and production readiness.\nMonitor launch quality performance and lead containment, corrective action, and issue resolution activities during product launches.\nAnalyze quality trends, launch metrics, and process performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.\nSupport Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence efforts aimed at reducing defects, warranty risks, and customer concerns.\nCollaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Purchasing, Program Management, and Supplier Quality teams to ensure alignment between product design, manufacturing capability, and customer expectations.\nProvide regular program quality updates to leadership and key stakeholders.\nDrive preventive quality practices to improve product robustness and manufacturing process capability.\nYour Background\nBachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n3 to 5 years of experience in Advanced Quality Engineering, Product Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or the Automotive Industry.\nExperience supporting new product launches, APQP activities, and automotive program development.\nStrong knowledge of automotive quality systems, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR), and Automotive Core Tools.\nDemonstrated expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T requirements.\nExperience with manufacturing processes such as SMT, PCB assembly, electronic module manufacturing, injection molding, connector assembly, wire harness manufacturing, or automated assembly systems.\nProven problem-solving experience using 8D, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, and Fishbone/Ishikawa methodologies.\nStrong statistical analysis skills, including process capability evaluation (Cp, Cpk, Ppk) and experience with Minitab or equivalent software.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global teams.\nAdvanced English proficiency, both written and verbal.\nWillingness to travel domestically and internationally to support launches, customers, suppliers, and manufacturing operations.\nSix Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, IATF 16949 Internal Auditor, or VDA 6.3 certifications are considered a plus.\nMatamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.\nWHY JOIN US?\nYou can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.\nYou can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.\nYou have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.\nAPPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!\n“Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law”\nPrivacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates\nAptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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