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This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, implementing quality standards, conducting process validations, and ensuring products meet customer expectations and industry requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive quality engineering, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and continuous improvement, along with excellent technical and leadership skills.\n\nPosition Responsibilities\n\nNew Model Development and APQP\n\nLead the development and implementation of quality plans for new vehicle models.\n\nParticipate in cross-functional Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.\n\nCoordinate prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp-up activities to ensure successful product launches.\n\nWork closely with plant personnel to ensure timely completion of new model launch activities.\n\nDevelop and maintain control plans for new products, making adjustments as necessary to ensure consistent quality.\n\nParticipate in design reviews, process validations, and quality risk assessments.\n\nQuality Assurance and Process Improvement\n\nConduct root cause analysis for quality issues and lead corrective actions to prevent recurrence.\n\nEstablish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure quality performance and support continuous improvement.\n\nOversee data collection and interpretation to identify opportunities for process and product improvements.\n\nInspect and test materials and finished products for aesthetic and dimensional accuracy.\n\nDevelop standard operating procedures for part inspections during pre-launch and post-launch activities.\n\nEnsure products meet established quality, quantity, and customer requirements.\n\nCustomer and Supplier Quality Management\n\nServe as the primary contact for customer quality teams throughout new model development and launch.\n\nProvide technical guidance to manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams in resolving complex quality issues.\n\nRepresent the organization during customer and supplier quality audits.\n\nAddress audit findings and ensure corrective actions are properly implemented.\n\nComplete and approve customer-specific quality documentation, including Initial Sample Reports (ISR), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Part Submission Warrants (PSW).\n\nObtain customer approval for part control and production readiness.\n\nQuality Systems and Compliance\n\nMonitor and enforce compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 policies and procedures.\n\nConduct quality and process audits to verify compliance with established standards.\n\nSupport the development and maintenance of quality management documentation.\n\nAssist in training and providing technical guidance to Level 1 Quality Engineers.\n\nMaintain safe work practices, housekeeping standards, and established workplace procedures.\n\nPrerequisites\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, a technical field, or a related discipline.\n\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in automotive quality engineering, preferably focused on new model development.\n\nStrong knowledge of quality management systems, including IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3.\n\nProven experience 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