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Working closely with manufacturing, production, suppliers, and customers, the team drives quality planning, risk management, PPAP approvals, and Safe Launch activities. At ZF Chassis Technology, the team supports advanced manufacturing processes including machining, welding, heat treatment, crack detection, and assembly for leading automotive OEMs. Together, we ensure that quality standards, customer requirements, and launch milestones are achieved safely, efficiently, and on time.\nWhat you can look forward to as Quality Engineer APQP\nLead APQP activities for new product launches and engineering changes, coordinating suppliers, customers, and internal cross-functional teams.\nManage PPAP submission packages and ensure approvals are completed according to customer and project timing requirements.\nDrive supplier APQP development, risk assessments, readiness reviews, and launch activities to support flawless product launches.\nCoordinate Safe Launch (EPC) implementation, monitor containment actions, and ensure timely closure after SOP.\nDevelop and maintain quality planning documentation including Control Plans, Inspection Instructions, Launch 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