ADVANCED QUALITY ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

An Advanced Quality Engineer owns the program-level quality plan from design feasibility through production release. That scope is narrow enough to be specific and wide enough to matter: when APQP deliverables slip or PPAP submissions carry unresolved dimensional deviations, launch dates move and OEM customer scorecards reflect it. This role sits within the quality function of a Tier 1 or Tier 2 automotive supplier, reporting into program or plant quality leadership. It demands equal fluency in engineering data and stakeholder communication.

As the Advanced Quality Engineer, you own quality planning and risk mitigation for assigned vehicle programs, translating customer-specific requirements under IATF 16949 into PFMEA, control plan, and PPAP deliverables that hold up at launch. You work daily with design engineers, manufacturing process owners, and supplier quality teams, with accountability that spans prototype builds through series production sign-off.

Career Impact: Owning APQP from Gate 0 through PPAP approval on OEM-facing programs builds the kind of cross-functional credibility that distinguishes a Senior Quality Engineer from a Quality Manager candidate in the automotive supplier market.

Business Impact: When dimensional deviations, FMEA gaps, or unresolved CARs reach a launch date, the cost lands on scrap, concessions, and customer quality scores — this role is the checkpoint that prevents each of those outcomes.

Growth Opportunity: The combination of PFMEA moderation, SPC-based capability analysis, and direct OEM audit exposure positions an Advanced Quality Engineer for progression into quality management or program-level leadership within a supplier organization.

• Lead APQP planning and execution for assigned programs, ensuring all customer quality deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Own PFMEA development and moderation across prototype, pre-production, and series production stages.
• Coordinate PPAP submissions, including dimensional layout review, CMM data analysis, and PSW sign-off.
• Drive root cause analysis for internal and customer-reported quality concerns using 8D and 5 Why methodologies.
• Conduct supplier quality assessments and in-process buy-offs to verify conformance to drawing and specification requirements.
• Partner with design and manufacturing engineers during DV and PV builds to verify control plan compliance.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs for active programs, escalating risks to program and plant leadership.
• Support Product Launch Quality Reviews and coordinate corrective actions through closure with responsible teams.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 or more years of quality engineering experience in an automotive or industrial manufacturing environment, with direct APQP program responsibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IATF 16949 or ISO/TS 16949 quality management system requirements.
• Proficiency in core APQP tools including PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, and PPAP documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CMM dimensional reports.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis using structured methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, or fishbone analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present quality data clearly to program and customer stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to customer and supplier sites in support of program deliverables.

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or demonstrated application of Design for Six Sigma methods in a product development context
• Experience as a certified quality auditor under IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 standards
• Familiarity with OEM customer-specific requirements from GM, Ford, Stellantis, or equivalent Tier 1 customers
• Prior exposure to functional safety requirements under ISO 26262 or Automotive SPICE within electro-mechanical component development programs

• PPAP first-time approval rate, reflecting completeness and accuracy of submitted quality documentation.
• CAR closure cycle time in days, measuring how quickly customer and internal quality concerns reach verified resolution.
• PFMEA severity and occurrence score reductions across program phases, indicating risk mitigation progress before launch.
• Control plan audit compliance rate at DV and PV builds, showing alignment between planned and executed quality checks.
• On-time APQP milestone completion percentage across active programs in the assigned portfolio.
• Typical tools: statistical analysis (commonly Minitab), office productivity (commonly Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Base Salary Range: $85,000 to $115,000 annually depending on experience and location.
• Bonus: 5 to 10 percent annual performance bonus, program-outcome linked.
• Equity: not typical at this level in Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier environments.
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-subsidized.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually plus standard US holidays.
• Common Perks: tuition reimbursement, professional certification support, travel expense coverage.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Background checks, including criminal history and, where applicable, drug screening, are a condition of employment for all positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available throughout the hiring process upon request. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

The Advanced Quality Engineer owns quality compliance across the full program development cycle, leading PFMEA development, CMM report reviews, and onsite supplier investigations to ensure zero-defect production readiness. Working with cross-functional teams across design, manufacturing, and supply chain, this engineer delivers the documentation and corrective action processes that enable first-time manufacturing capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend drawing, milestone, and gate review meetings to evaluate engineering designs for world-class manufacturing compatibility.
• Review prints and specifications to ensure quality and reliability requirements are addressed and track engineering changes.
• Create control plans and provide advice to obtain compliance, including ISIR, FE Analysis, EV/DV Testing, FMEA, and acceptance sampling.
• Coordinate metrology activity with requirements for manufactured parts and fixtures.
• Lead problem solving for applicable testing CARs and customer quality concerns using 8D and 7 Step methodologies.
• Review CMM and other format reports for dimensional, MSA, and initial SPC studies for all parts used in EV and DV builds.
• Develop TS 16949 cascading documents including process flow, FMEA, control plans, and check sheets.
• Coordinate development and issuance of all levels of control plans, DFM/DFA, DFMEA, and prototype process PFMEAs.
• Investigate and troubleshoot quality concerns, including onsite visits to customers and suppliers throughout the program development cycle.
• Lead and own internal and external quality issue investigations for assigned programs through all stages of design to production release.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, science, or equivalent experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) designation is an asset.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the quality field.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry with knowledge of automotive product development processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 16949 quality standards and root cause analysis methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, and 6 Sigma.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T, with experience using gauges and check fixtures.
• Previous working experience with control plans, PFMEAs, and PPAPs, along with technical data analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Minitab.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
• Must hold a current passport, be available to travel as required, and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Embedded within a global manufacturing quality function, the Advanced Quality Engineer coordinates APQP and PPAP deliverables across primary and subsequent plants while applying customer-specific quality requirements within the CAPM framework. Working closely with design, manufacturing, and supplier teams, this engineer leads Product Launch Quality Reviews and SAFE LAUNCH implementation to ensure production-ready quality at every program gate.

Core Functions

• Coordinate AQE activities at primary and subsequent plants and participate in stage gate and program reviews.
• Apply customer quality requirements including special characteristics and traceability within the CAPM/APQP framework.
• Support design and development of manufacturing functions during all stages of the CAPM process, including inspection and testing equipment.
• Participate in the development of process flow, PFMEA, and control plan, and review special characteristics in deployment.
• Verify that engineering, process intent, and production samples are manufactured and inspected per SAFE Sample and customer-specific requirements.
• Prepare and lead Product Launch Quality Reviews (PLQR) and coordinate related Product Launch Quality Improvement Plans (PLQIP).
• Complete and submit PPAP documentation for approval, ensuring it includes approved changes for primary and subsequent plants.
• Ensure PSW is signed off prior to the start of production for primary, subsequent plants, and suppliers.
• Lead training, implementation, follow-up, and closure of Initial Mass Production Quality plans (SAFE LAUNCH).
• Coordinate global quality lessons-learned activities between primary and subsequent plants, including SOP Risk Management Cascade.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with core quality tools including MSA, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, and SPC.
• Experience working in a quality function with manufacturing process experience.
• Knowledge of customer standards, specific requirements, and GKN Driveline products and processes.
• Knowledge of gage, inspection, and test equipment design and development, with experience conducting RCFAs on products.
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and technical specifications including GD&T.
• Lean principles, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma training.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with formal problem-solving skills including 5WHYs, 8D, fishbone, and PPS.
• Experience and training with management systems.

Reporting to senior quality leadership, the Staff Advanced Quality Engineer leads the development of validation strategies and risk management frameworks across new and existing medical device product lines. Partnering with quality, regulatory, and cross-functional business teams, this engineer drives PFMEA and DFMEA development, CAPA oversight, and audit participation to ensure sustained compliance and product performance.

Primary Duties

• Advocate and lead the execution of initiatives and projects to enhance quality performance within the business.
• Provide technical direction and approval of validation plans, protocols, reports, and requirements specifications.
• Lead and implement risk management strategies and initiate development of PHAs, PFMEAs, and DFMEAs.
• Advise on risk management investigations for HHE, PFAs, NCs, and CAPAs.
• Review and approve change management activities from risk and validation perspectives, challenging change effectiveness.
• Develop and provide input for risk management by identifying opportunities and weaknesses.
• Develop validation strategies for new projects consistent with validation policies and procedures.
• Participate in internal and external audits with regulatory representatives, providing effective narrative and description of topics of expertise.
• Coach and support the quality team and other business functions in quality topics, with several topics at expert level.
• Lead the development and improvement of processes for existing and new products using a risk-based approach.

Skills and Qualifications

• Level 6 degree in science, engineering, or equivalent related subject with 5 years of experience in a quality discipline.
• Proficiency in ISO 13485, ISO 14971, GDP, and GMP.
• Strong understanding of problem-solving techniques with Lean Six Sigma knowledge as a distinct advantage.
• Expert in company and medical device industry policies and regulations.
• Ability to lead organization-wide initiatives, mentor other QEs, and act as voice of quality cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills with a broad relationship network across the organization.
• Ability to act independently on routine work with little guidance on timelines and priorities.

Sitting at the intersection of product development and supplier quality, the Advanced Quality Engineer shapes project quality plans using the APQP process while moderating FMEAs and managing PPAP dossiers for series production readiness. Operating across new component development, manufacturing preparation, and reliability growth testing, this engineer ensures that quality KPIs, control plans, and lessons learned are integrated at every stage of the product lifecycle.

Duties

• Drive the quality mindset within project teams and execute flawless project delivery using risk assessment processes.
• Develop and define project quality plans based on the APQP process and coach co-workers on quality methods and tools.
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality KPIs and prepare weekly quality status reports for new projects.
• Support development of new components and processes with suppliers, driving excellence in part quality.
• Coordinate and drive problem-solving activities within projects with a focus on prevention.
• Moderate design and process FMEAs and develop control plans for prototypes, pre-production, and mass production.
• Guide and drive process quality activities in the manufacturing environment in preparation for series production.
• Coordinate and manage PPAP dossiers in preparation for series production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or electronics engineering preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification, certified auditor, and FMEA moderator are preferred.
• Experience in quality tools and managing quality activities with suppliers.
• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE, functional safety skills (ISO 26262), and IATF core tools.
• Experience in reviewing customer requirements as essential input for projects.

A key member of the plant quality team, the Advanced Quality Engineer leads product quality enhancement through continuous improvement methods including Six Sigma, DOE, and Quality at the Source while ensuring design intent and regulatory compliance are retained through all material and process changes. Collaborating across manufacturing, regulatory, and product teams, this engineer supports life cycle management and internal auditing activities that sustain medical device quality standards.

Functions

• Drive existing product quality enhancement using continuous improvement methods including Six Sigma, DOE, CQI, and Quality at the Source.
• Troubleshoot, investigate, and analyze non-conforming product testing and disposition.
• Ensure commercialized product design intent and product integrity is retained as materials, processes, methods, and specifications change.
• Support changes related to design improvements, source of supply changes, or cost reduction efforts.
• Actively participate in the plant lean system to support daily production activities.
• Demonstrate, document, and maintain product regulatory, ISO, and industry standards compliance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Medical device and quality management system experience including FDA QSR and ISO 13485.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, quality, or laboratory roles.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools and techniques with deep emphasis on applied statistical applications and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

The Advanced Quality Engineer delivers quality process development across the full NPI lifecycle, from concept through commercial implementation, by gating milestones, directing DFMEA and PFMEA activities, and leading cross-functional CAPA teams using 8D methodology. The work directly supports product integrity and continuous improvement outcomes by building detection and prevention controls grounded in field return data and lessons learned.

Accountabilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop quality processes within development projects from concept to commercial implementation.
• Act as gatekeeper for New Product Introduction (NPI) milestones and collaborate with key project stakeholders.
• Leverage Design for Six Sigma (DfSS) to make decisions based on data.
• Continuously improve detection controls by supporting design and process teams to update test development procedures.
• Continuously improve prevention controls using root cause analysis from field returns and lessons learned from past projects.
• Collaborate on and evaluate engineering design test plans and results.
• Participate in development activities critical to quality including MRS, PRS, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams to drive and oversee problem definition, RCA, and CAPA planning using 8D methodology.
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Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Experience in product development, supplier quality, or industrial quality with knowledge of development quality tools.
• Experience with controls and products combining mechanical and electrical systems.
• Basic understanding of firmware and software subsystems and their interaction with overall systems.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with collaborative work experience and ability to interpret engineering specifications.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional problem-solving teams.

Consistent customer quality performance depends on the Advanced Quality Engineer, who manages complaint handling via 8D methodology, conducts defect analyses, and supervises the PPAP/PPA approval process while maintaining control plans and quality documentation across production. Based within a manufacturing quality function serving automotive and electronics customers, this engineer leads corrective and preventive actions in response to internal audits and customer concerns.

Scope of Work

• Represent the company in front of clients during audits, visits, teleconferences, and technical support activities.
• Handle customer complaints using 8D methodology and maintain databases with complaint process statistics.
• Conduct key defect analyses and report results to relevant stakeholders.
• Solve current quality and operational problems in the production process and finished product.
• Supervise quality costs and assess the approval process for production parts under PPAP/PPA.
• Create and modify control plans and develop quality documentation in the production process.
• Participate in internal and external audits including customer audits on ongoing projects.
• Conduct corrective and preventive actions following internal audits, customer audits, and complaints.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality management in a production plant, preferably in automotive or electronics.
• Practical knowledge of control plan, flow diagram, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, 8D, and 5Why tools.
• Knowledge of quality requirements of the automotive industry and OEM customers.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Very good command of English.
• Excellent work organization, problem-solving skills, and ability to conduct audits.

Advanced Quality Engineer coordinates supplier quality planning activities under the SPDP framework, conducting manufacturing capability assessments to IATF 16949 standards and leading APQP and PPAP processes for new and resourced semiconductor components. Success in the position means building cross-cultural supplier relationships and delivering compliant, audit-ready supply chain quality outcomes that support automotive program launches.

Key Deliverables

• Utilize the Supplier Performance Development Process (SPDP) for the introduction of new purchased parts and component changes.
• Coordinate and conduct potential supplier assessments and manufacturing capability assessments to IATF 16949 standards.
• Participate in and conduct risk assessments for new or resourced parts to determine SPDP activities.
• Coordinate and conduct Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities with suppliers.
• Coordinate and conduct Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities with suppliers.

Background and Experience

• Engineering degree with preference for electrical or semiconductor engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of automotive business experience in purchasing or engineering environment preferred.
• Expertise in quality tools with manufacturing and relevant category process expertise, especially semiconductors.
• Auditor skills are an advantage.
• Good command of English with ability to work and communicate across different cultures.
• Willingness to travel.

The Advanced Quality Engineer owns the translation of customer specifications into internal quality requirements while leading feasibility studies, poka yoke planning, and process audit activities within the business unit. Working with engineering, manufacturing, and prototype teams, this engineer ensures that control plans, test methods, and failure analyses are developed and maintained to support delivery approval and series production readiness.

Role Responsibilities

• Translate customer expectations and specifications to internal quality requirements and ensure their accuracy.
• Initiate and support feasibility studies, tolerance development, and planning of poka yoke.
• Develop and maintain necessary failure and effectiveness analyses.
• Support prototype production and delivery approval.
• Contribute to the development of test methods and equipment including concept approvals.
• Define process-relevant control plans and conduct process audits within the business unit.
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Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry and experience working with lean production are advantageous.
• Experience working with SAP is an advantage.
• Fluent in Swedish and English, with German language skills as an additional asset.
• Driver's license required.
• Team player with strong communication skills, open-minded, collaborative, and able to handle projects self-reliantly.

As the Senior Advanced Quality Engineer at Roper located in LaFayette, GA, you will own the quality initiatives on new or modified parts, processes, and NPI product designs to set the factory up for sustainable long-term ownership and success. Reporting to plant quality leadership, this Advanced Quality Engineer leads APQP and PPAP activities end-to-end, drives COQ improvements across scrap, yield, and service calls, and builds standard work and PFMEA documentation in collaboration with salaried and hourly cross-functional teams.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead APQP without significant direction, including responsibility for PPAP of in-house equipment and parts primarily associated with an NPI.
• Balance communication between product design and manufacturing to ensure all issues are addressed with minimal surprises.
• Drive COQ improvements across scrap, factory yield, concessions, damage, and service calls.
• Develop and implement quality test plans for the factory to ensure sustained control of critical to quality and critical process features.
• Own the APQP process to plan, specify, procure, certify, and implement high quality cost-effective manufacturing processes including fixtures, gauging, and measurement plans.
• Lead cross-functional team PFMEAs to understand and mitigate risks of new part, product, or process changes prior to launch.
• Work collaboratively with salaried and hourly personnel to develop standard work, job instructions, and define critical elements.
• Ensure all process involvement meets or exceeds ISO, UL, and GEA standards.
• Develop and implement all technical documentation or modifications for new items introduced, including quality control plans.
• Project-manage the scoping, definition, and implementation of quality improvement for strategic and operational programs.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with engineering preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification with proficiency in Minitab.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing operation.
• Experience with APQP and PPAP to qualify parts and processes, along with NPI process and reporting experience.
• Experience in metrology, measurement, and programming and interpreting CMM, 3D scanning, and metrology systems.
• Proficiency in understanding coordinate and geometric GD&T drawings.
• Experience implementing lean process improvements in high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Agile.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong project tracking and planning skills.
• Self-starter and influencer who is metric-driven with ability to work with cross-functional teams and hourly workforce.

Embedded within an engineering quality function, the Advanced Quality Engineer advances product reliability by acting as voice of the customer, driving lessons-learned processes, and installing quality control systems grounded in FMEA and reliability analysis across electro-mechanical development programs. Working closely with project teams, engineering departments, and international stakeholders, this engineer monitors advanced quality KPIs and leads failure analysis and corrective action activities that ensure compliance with customer and contractual requirements.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Act as a voice of the customer for quality-related topics and support clarification of imprecise requirements to achieve clear product specifications.
• Register, support, and evaluate variations from customer requirements during product development projects.
• Support the FMEA owner to achieve quality standards, structure, and content.
• Drive the lessons learned process and read-across of lessons during project start and development phases.
• Support implementation and training of quality standards and improvements to existing development processes in engineering departments.
• Monitor, review, and track advanced quality KPIs during product development projects.
• Analyze the ability of products and production systems to comply with customer and contractual requirements through established reliability factors.
• Design, recommend revisions, and install quality control systems and develop analytical methods for establishing product reliability.
• Conduct analysis on relative reliability with regards to cost, structure, weight, maintainability, and availability of materials and equipment.
• Lead failure analysis, root cause, corrective action, and customer communication activities.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in quality-related activities including APQP, product design and validation, process design and validation, and product manufacturing.
• Experience with FMEA, FTA, PPAP, and knowledge of relevant industry quality management systems such as IATF 16949.
• Experience in design and manufacturing of electro-mechanical components or sensors preferred.
• Industry experience in automotive, ICT, aerospace, rail, or medical sectors preferred.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft applications with ability to moderate and facilitate.
• Strong communication skills with managerial courage and ability to work in international environments across different cultures.
• English skills mandatory (verbal and written).
• Strong personal integrity to challenge project teams.

The Advanced Quality Engineer refines advanced quality plans across the full product development lifecycle, facilitating machine risk assessments, auditing supplier quality plans, and leading corrective and preventive action activities for new and existing product lines. The work directly supports business outcomes by qualifying product and process capabilities and delivering quality reports and records that enable compliant, on-time production launches.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Participate in the overall development and deployment of new product advanced quality plans, processes, procedures, and systems.
• Facilitate machine risk assessments with product development teams to identify key components, suppliers, assemblies, and historical product risks.
• Develop working relationships with manufacturing and suppliers to develop, implement, and audit comprehensive quality plans for components, products, and services.
• Report on the advanced quality planning process through process monitoring, validation, data analysis, and use of advanced quality plans.
• Lead and participate in corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement activities including identification, documenting, tracking, and completion of required tasks.
• Provide and maintain quality reports, records, and plans for supported product lines, teams, and associated quality activities.
• Investigate and perform activities to qualify key product and process capabilities and report on potential or known risks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, quality engineering, or industrial engineering required, with master's degree desirable.
• ASQ or AIAG certifications in advanced quality engineering, quality auditing, or Six Sigma preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of experience plus successful completion of at least three major product development projects.
• Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, and project management in a manufacturing plant setting.
• Strong analytical problem-solving experience with knowledge of FMEA and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, CreoView, Windchill, and SAP.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work closely with internal and external resources at all levels in quality planning, risk analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Sitting at the intersection of new product development and consumer product quality, the Advanced Quality Engineer builds quality outcomes from concept to market launch by applying advanced quality techniques, conducting formal risk analysis, and collaborating with Asian OEM and component suppliers to reduce return rates and total quality cost. Operating across design, manufacturing, and supply chain functions with up to 25% international travel, this engineer ensures regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement for mass retail product lines.

Operational Focus

• Drive all short and long-term quality aspects in new product development projects as the quality function representative from idea to concept to launch.
• Apply advanced quality techniques to evaluate current processes and product performance to reduce return rates.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on continuous quality improvement of products in market.
• Organize and present quality data to the organization in a clear and concise manner.
• Facilitate and participate in rework, recall, and troubleshooting activities as necessary.
• Facilitate and conduct formal risk analysis using standard quality engineering tools.
• Ensure desired design and product performance levels are met in compliance with all applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Reduce total quality cost to the organization and continuously improve product quality.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or commensurate work experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt experience and ASQ certifications are a plus.
• 5 years of experience in a quality or NPD role in the consumer products arena, preferably in a mass retail environment.
• Experience in product design and development, shop floor assembly, light manufacturing, process design and control, documentation, root cause analysis, corrective action, and project management.
• Experience working with Asian OEMs, component suppliers, and finished goods suppliers to ensure quality.
• Working knowledge of quality techniques including Pareto, SPC, control charts, sampling, and inspections.
• Strong interpersonal, planning, written, and verbal communication skills including effective presentation, technical writing, and report writing.
• International and domestic travel required up to 25%.

Sr Advanced Quality Engineer guides quality standards across high-complexity manufacturing programs, ensuring incoming materials and product builds meet zero-impact customer requirements while owning the MOS for all 8D activities, SAFE LAUNCH plans, and the quality lessons-learned database. The work directly supports customer satisfaction and cost of quality outcomes by leading BIQ and SPMA audits, managing quality holds, and implementing best practices in defect prevention and variation reduction.

Areas of Ownership

• Ensure products produced meet quality standards to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Ensure incoming materials meet required quality standards and identify and resolve quality issues to ensure zero impact to the customer.
• Support new product introductions to ensure the robustness of product builds.
• Develop and implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste, and continuous improvements.
• Manage customer-specific requirements and offer technical support.
• Lead product launch quality activities including QRL, process governance audits on NPIs, and OK-to-ship product checklists.
• Own the MOS for all 8D and maintain the quality lessons-learned database.
• Coordinate quality holds and recalls approval and release, and define product safety risk assessments.

Technical Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, lean manufacturing, TS 16949, and ISO 9000.
• Experience in sustaining quality, value engineering, warranty reduction, and field reporting analysis.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, and cost and financial impacts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and data presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills with ability to plan and prioritize activities effectively.

The Advanced Quality Engineer delivers quality oversight across all phases of the production manufacturing process for TDM programs, managing supplier line-up meetings, in-process buy-offs, and low-volume PPAP documentation to ensure adherence to TDM and customer standards. Working with the supply base, dimensional engineering teams, and customer-facing functions, this engineer ensures that stamping and welding assembly processes meet ISO and Q1 requirements from kick-off through production.

Work Activities

• Ensure all TDM and customer standards are adhered to through all phases of the production manufacturing process and report any non-conformance.
• Assist in the development and ongoing alterations or enhancements of TDM quality standards.
• Communicate all build phase requirements with the supply base and coordinate internal and external part buy-offs.
• Oversee and validate supplier operations relative to mechanical and test equipment, including in-process supplier buy-offs.
• Support APQP activities including weight matrix development and quality tracker development.
• Coordinate supplier line-up meetings and ensure suppliers have all pertinent information and quality requirements prior to kick-off.
• Manage low volume PPAP documentation and develop corrective actions in response to low volume quality rejections.
• Attend customer-related functions relative to TDM product quality.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience with sheet metal root cause analysis, preferably with automotive OEM or supplier.
• Previous vehicle program launch experience with experience in quality, dimensional engineering, or manufacturing in the automotive or metal stamping industry.
• Knowledge of Q1, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 requirements with tooling background relative to automotive checking and assembly fixtures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, product drawings, WIM sheets, and part quality via check fixture, along with process capability data analysis.
• Familiarity with stamping and welding assembly processes and metrology background preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with software requirements in CATIA V5 and Visview, including CAD model interface and overlays.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation skills.
• Ability to travel for company purposes in support of program deliverables.

As an Advanced Quality Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving quality management processes within development projects, focusing on critical elements including customer requirements, quality targets, continuous improvements for operational excellence, adherence to compliance and sustainability, supplier quality, critical-to-quality and robust designs, product risk management including FMEA, verification and validation tests, and integration of all system components. As the Advanced Quality Engineer, this role oversees NPI milestone gating, software quality metric reporting, and reliability projections tied to field call rates, ensuring that detection and prevention controls are continuously strengthened through lessons learned and DfSS-driven data decisions. The quality and engineering teams rely on this work to maintain customer confidence and deliver compliant product launches across mechanical, electrical, and firmware-integrated systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface and update regularly key project stakeholders including R&D, manufacturing, supplier quality, program management, and product management.
• Leverage Design for Six Sigma (DfSS) to make data-driven decisions.
• Continuously improve detection controls by supporting design and process teams to update test development procedures leveraging industry standards.
• Continuously improve prevention controls leveraging root cause analysis from field returns and lessons learned from past projects.
• Act as gatekeeper for new product introduction milestones.
• Track and report software quality metrics and problem reports.
• Generate and report reliability metrics related to projected field call rates.
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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in quality or design.
• Experience with products combining mechanical and electrical systems.
• Understanding of firmware and software subsystems.
• Basic to strong understanding of risk management tools including FMEAs.

The Advanced Quality Engineer executes quality assurance across project development phases by coordinating sample approvals, PPAP data, and control plan creation while leading customer communication and problem-solving during ramp-up. Working with cross-functional project teams and the customer quality department, this engineer supports continuous improvement and ensures gate review readiness throughout the DD phase and production handover.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute the quality function in projects including sample approval and PPAP data coordination.
• Report independently to the project team on project status and major risks.
• Ensure quality assurance for projects in the DD phase and lead project gate reviews.
• Participate in and contribute to FMEA development.
• Create control plans and inspection regulations for products.
• Conduct internal process release and support customer audits.
• Handle customer project release and follow-up during the ramp-up phase.
• Lead communication with the customer quality department and problem solving during the development phase.
• Support coordination of continuous improvement activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in a similar position in production, with automotive or electronics manufacturing experience as an advantage.
• Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with SAP as an advantage.
• Advanced English skills, with German as an additional advantage.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills with goal orientation and high commitment.

A key member of the cross-functional APQP team, the Advanced Quality Engineer leads customer APQP activities, facilitates prototype and pre-production dimensional layouts, and drives cross-functional problem-solving to achieve customer quality requirements in plastics injection molding and automotive assembly environments. Collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and quality leadership, this engineer ensures risk reduction plans are developed and executed with clarity at every program review.

Job Functions

• Achieve customer quality requirements and support and lead quality engineering within the APQP process.
• Lead customer APQP activity and facilitate prototype and pre-production dimensional layouts.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to review all quality documents and status updates, reporting highest-risk items to management.
• Develop plans to reduce or eliminate risks whenever possible.
• Lead problem-solving activities across the cross-functional team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering.
• CMQ/OE certification with Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma training.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of other languages.
• Able to be a real team player with positive vibes.
• 6+ years of experience in plastics injection molding with plastics molding, assembly, and automotive experience.

The Advanced Quality Engineer develops supplier quality capabilities across global programs by leading APQP at the supplier level, managing sample approvals, and owning the First Delivery Qualification process for new and localized supply chains. Working with commodity strategy, SCM, and SQE teams across international manufacturing sites, this engineer ensures preventative quality methods and audit-based corrective actions are embedded throughout the supplier development lifecycle.

Performance Expectations

• Lead APQP at supplier side to implement preventative quality assurance methods, perform process audits, and follow up with corrective actions.
• Manage new supplier selection and be responsible for SQP, performing SQQ, sustainability audits, and following up with corrective actions from all new potential suppliers.
• Lead sample approval activities and ensure effective communication of technical issues to suppliers and internal customers.
• Develop and implement new regional supply chains identified by commodity strategies and new product development.
• Provide quality training to suppliers and manage sample approval handover packages.
• Support globally for new programs and migration projects, including SCM saving projects such as localization.
• Own the First Delivery Qualification process and support SQE in analyzing and solving critical supplier quality issues during mass production.
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Background and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years of experience with abundant knowledge in gearbox and gearwheel mechanical manufacturing or development.
• Strong program management skills with successful project experience in supplier quality development and quality system management including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TS 16949.
• Sound knowledge of QC tools including PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, FMEA, lean manufacturing, and 6 Sigma.
• Solid supplier audit knowledge and relevant experience.
• Proficient oral and written English skills.
• Strong communication skills, teamwork attitude, proactive, self-disciplined, and result-oriented.

The Advanced Quality Engineer coordinates end-to-end complaint investigations in a globally regulated medical device environment, evaluating service events for adverse event reportability and collaborating with clinical specialists, field service engineers, and manufacturing personnel to identify product failures that could lead to serious injury. Based within a post-market surveillance quality team, this engineer ensures accurate complaint record documentation and timely regulatory reporting in compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA QSR.

Delivery Expectations

• Evaluate, investigate, track, and complete complaints through effective and established complaint handling processes.
• Ensure accurate documentation of evaluation and investigation results within assigned complaint records.
• Review information from call centers, field organizations, and customer feedback systems to determine whether service events constitute complaints.
• Identify product characteristics and failures that could lead to death or serious injury.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, clinical specialists, field service engineers, and manufacturing personnel to facilitate the complaint investigation process globally.
• Review each complaint and determine eligibility for adverse event reporting to worldwide regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with team members to obtain missing information and collaborate to achieve consistent processes while identifying improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, clinical sciences, related sciences, or relevant related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of quality or regulatory experience in the medical device or highly regulated industry, with post-market complaints experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of global medical device regulations including ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA QSR.
• Experience with TrackWise or similar systems is preferable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various computer software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet regulatory reporting timeframes and company requirements.

Embedded within Rivian's vehicle quality organization, the Body Interior Advanced Quality Engineer shapes design quality outcomes for body interior systems by leading cross-functional risk mitigation, establishing KPI frameworks, and overseeing all design quality activities from development through warranty and continuous improvement. Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams across multiple geographic locations, this engineer ensures product and process designs achieve high capability and deliver superior vehicle craftsmanship for Rivian customers.

Engineering Responsibilities

• Establish strategic plans, policies, and procedures at all levels to deliver exceptional quality.
• Determine, track, and deliver key system KPIs and demonstrate system capability through statistical analysis of attribute and variable data.
• Train, coach, and develop employees to exceed customer expectations for overall quality and vehicle craftsmanship.
• Ensure product and process designs deliver high levels of capability.
• Drive prediction, prevention, and protection of quality issues and devise risk mitigation solutions by leading cross-functional teams.
• Lead the quality function for product design, development, validation, launch, warranty, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all aspects of design quality for Rivian products.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with new product and process development.
• Strong statistical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across varying geographic locations.
• Proven technical knowledge with ability to collaborate with engineering and suppliers.
• Willingness to work in a strong cross-functional environment and comfortable working in a manufacturing or production environment.

The Advanced Quality Engineer creates and maintains DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plan documentation across prototype, pre-series, and series stages for new program launches in Dura Structures, exterior trim, control systems, and electronics commodities. Working as subject matter expert within a cross-functional team that spans design validation, manufacturing handoff, and supplier quality, this engineer leads 8D and DMAIC problem-solving and ensures health and safety regulatory compliance for all assigned suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new program launches in Dura Structures, exterior trim, control systems, and electronics commodities.
• Facilitate and participate in the development and maintenance of DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plans at prototype, pre-series, and series stages, serving as subject matter expert on criteria and methodology.
• Attend DV/PV builds and test center reviews and verify compliance of product and process to the control plan.
• Maintain a lessons-learned log for all project teams and initiate actions to prevent nonconformance relating to product, process, and systems.
• Support selected new product launches, engineering changes, and source or location change activities in conjunction with Dura's cross-functional teams.
• Ensure statutory regulations specific to health and safety and environment standards are adhered to and assessed for each assigned supplier.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with detailed knowledge of APQP theory, principles, and statistical methods.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 auditing, and VDA 6.3 auditing is ideal.
• Understanding of quality principles, 8D, PPAP preparation, and Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Strong computer skills including APQP applications, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Superior communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Highly motivated team player with strong persuasion and consensus-building skills, flexibility, and unquestioned integrity.

Reporting to the Global Quality Manager, the Advanced Quality Engineer coordinates and leads quality plans and problem prevention initiatives for automotive program launches, serving as the primary customer liaison for quality issues and corrective actions while ensuring TS 16949 and ISO 14000 compliance. Partnering with program management, engineering work groups, and the supplier base, this engineer verifies APQP deliverable completion and leads periodic training sessions to sustain quality assurance readiness across the business.

Core Functions

• Coordinate and lead the quality plan and problem prevention initiatives for the program and ensure critical product launch quality reviews are completed.
• Participate in program management stage gate reviews and engage work groups including FMEA, DFM, and DFA to define risks.
• Verify that product launch quality deliverables are completed to a high standard and meet customer and stakeholder requirements.
• Communicate and liaise with the customer on quality-related issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop strong working relationships with customers and support contract reviews to ensure customer-specific requirements are transferred to project plans.
• Prepare and maintain quality-relevant documents for the program and report APQP status including customer-specific reports.
• Coordinate and lead periodic training sessions to keep personnel updated on current and new procedures, methods, tools, and quality assurance techniques.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering plus training in quality engineering practices.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an automotive quality engineering environment, with GM or General Motors experience desired.
• Trained in quality management system standards including ISO/TS 16949, VDA, AIAG, and Six Sigma.
• Application of QMS tools and techniques including APQP, FMEA, inspection planning, SPC, and DOE.
• Knowledge of customer-specific systems, standards, engineering, manufacturing, and product processes.
• Ability to work in the USA without sponsorship and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Advanced Quality Engineer manages post-market complaint investigations end-to-end in a globally regulated medical device environment, coordinating with adverse event teams, product safety committees, and cross-functional colleagues to ensure accurate initial evaluations and timely CAPA escalation. Success in the position means consistently meeting regulatory reporting deadlines, maintaining sound judgment within Philips' standard operating procedures, and delivering reliable complaint trending data that informs quality improvement actions worldwide.

Primary Duties

• Evaluate, investigate, track, and complete complaints through effective and established complaint handling processes.
• Ensure accurate documentation of evaluation and investigation results within assigned complaint records.
• Coordinate with reportable complaint investigators to provide missing information for root cause activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, customer support, field personnel, and other appropriate groups for adequate initial evaluation of complaints.
• Collaborate with adverse event coordinators for reportable complaints and product safety committees for correction and removal processes.
• Assist in trending of complaints and ensure data is directed to appropriate departments for action.
• Support product hold reviews, CAPA reviews, and audits as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of quality or regulatory experience in medical or highly regulated industries, with post-market surveillance experience as an advantage.
• Knowledge of global medical device regulations and standards including ISO 13485 and QSR.
• Proficiency in statistical tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good command of English and Chinese is required.
• Strong results orientation with ability to work under pressure to meet regulatory reporting timeframes.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to function independently and in a group environment, consistently meeting or exceeding goals.

The Advanced Quality Engineer crafts a reliable data integrity audit program by auditing Equipment Qualification Reports for conformance, documenting non-conformances, and supporting ISO 9001 and QMS implementation across a global compliance services operation. Working with personnel across worldwide locations to collect and manage EQRs, this engineer provides administrative quality oversight of test equipment used in operational qualification processes and contributes to continuous improvement of the audit program.

Scope of Work

• Manage Equipment Qualification Report (EQR) storage and log or record EQRs to ensure the retention period.
• Audit EQRs for conformance with standards and scope of work, document non-conformances, and generate preliminary audit reports.
• Collaborate with personnel globally to collect and manage EQRs and contribute to the overall improvement of the data integrity audit program.
• Provide administrative support to ensure quality management of test equipment used in operational qualification processes.
• Assist in implementing ISO 9001 and other regulatory requirements and provide overall support for the quality management system.
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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering or equivalent with minimum 2 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience working with regulatory and quality requirements with knowledge of QMS, ISO, and regulatory standards including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, QSR, and quality auditing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, simple databases, and SharePoint.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage issues in parallel while meeting expected due dates, and collaborate effectively in a dynamic team environment.

The Advanced Quality Engineer manages nonconformity disposition, inspection process design, and process audit activities within a medical device manufacturing operation, serving as the customer-facing quality contact while delivering weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality data reports. Based within a manufacturing quality team reporting to the Sr. Manufacturing Quality Manager, this engineer provides GMP and FDA QSR training and supports process validation and internal and external audit execution to sustain ISO 13485 compliance.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Drive product quality improvement in operations and handle and determine nonconformity products during the manufacturing process.
• Lead the project team to develop control points from FMEA through control plan.
• Design and develop inspection processes covering in-process, final, and package stages, including DHR review before final release.
• Serve as the contact window for handling customer and market quality issue complaints and feedback.
• Provide quality data analysis and reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Conduct process audits to drive continuous improvement in operations.
• Provide training on quality assurance, GMP, and FDA QSR related topics.
• Participate in and support process validation execution and internal and external audits.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical or electronic engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in medical device or mechanical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with medical device standards and regulatory requirements including ISO 13485, QSR, and GMP.
• Solid knowledge and experience in SPC, GRR, process capability analysis, FMEA, and process control plans.
• Fluent in English both in writing and speaking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and training skills with ability to generate and explain detailed inspection procedures.
• High morale with excellent work ethic, integrity, self-motivation, and ability to work independently and in a team.