Product Quality Engineer

Brembo N.V.•Plymouth Charter Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working with a cross-functional team to develop and implement the APQP process for new product development and product launch. The engineer will be responsible for managing project timelines, identifying and mitigating risks, and communicating project status. Key activities include conducting feasibility studies, risk assessments, and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA). The position also entails defining test plans for product and component validation, monitoring component sample progress, coordinating product validation programs, and ensuring alignment with supplier APQP processes. The engineer will provide initial samples to customers with necessary reports and manage customer interface for quality aspects, including nonconformities during pre-series/series phases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in mechanical, electronic, electrical, or industrial engineering.
At least 3 years of experience in APQP or a related field in the automotive industry.
In-depth knowledge of APQP processes and tools, including FMEA, control plans, and validation methods.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to develop and maintain project timelines, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods, with experience using tools such as Minitab.
Familiarity with automotive standards, such as IATF 16949 and VDA.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Available to travel domestically and abroad to the manufacturing sites to meet with the manufacturing teams and customers.

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional team, including design, engineering, manufacturing, program management, and quality to develop and implement APQP process for new product development and product launch.
Develop and maintain project timelines, identify and mitigate risks, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) to identify potential issues early in the design process.
Defining the Test Plans for validation of the product and components validation in agreement with the Product Development team and the customer.
Monitoring the progress status of components samples and taking action to solve any criticalities.
Coordinating the product validation program (availability of components, planning of tests at laboratories, etc.).
Coordinating with suppliers to ensure APQP processes are aligned with our own process requirements.
Providing the first samples for the customer (dimensional, material and functional reports) and ensuring its approval from the customer.
Collecting the evidence of the requested quality activities in the specific product validation report.
Interfacing with the customer for aspects concerning Quality, specifically the management of nonconformities in the pre-series/series phases.