Project Quality Engineer

Akwel Cadillac USA Inc•Cherry Grove Township, MI

10d•$72,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Project Quality Engineer (PQE) ensures customer and AKWEL requirements are deployed throughout projects and supports the Project Manager in defining the Quality Plan. The PQE completes quality-plan tasks, including qualifying audits and collecting customer and supplier PPAP documentation, and participates in customer or supplier project reviews. The PQE may also participate in the Project Steering Committee (CPP). The role uses the QRQC approach to raise major project, product, process, customer, or supplier risks. It ensures quality tools and the AKWEL QSE²MS are implemented throughout the project, conducts project-related QSE2 customer or pre-production audits on AKWEL sites and/or suppliers, and follows up on action plans. The PQE is responsible for Supplier Process Confirmation of Qualification and supports product and process problem-solving with Product Line, manufacturing, Purchasing, and supplier teams. The role may prepare for, support, and participate in customer assessments, audits, or visits. The PQE must follow applicable QSE²MS procedures, operating instructions, and Group rules. The role involves contact with AKWEL manufacturing plants and cross-functional project teams, as well as possible contact with customers, suppliers, and external consultants. PQE status must be obtained through AKWEL’s internal qualification process. The position may conduct audits in accordance with internal accreditation rules and may disclose specified project information only while complying with confidentiality requirements or obtaining prior Management agreement. The role has a duty to preserve the confidentiality of systems and data accessed in the course of its work.

Requirements

Superior technical education and/or quality training from a university or technical school.
Three years of experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
Autonomy, organizational ability, and interpersonal skills.
Synthetic and analytical thinking, integrity, rigor, and tenacity.
Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate the quality standpoint succinctly.
Good IT skills, including MS Office, PDM, and Portal.
Proficiency in English.
Ability to analyze and understand technical decisions made by the project team.
Deep knowledge of project development steps, APQP, and PPAP.
Knowledge of Functional Analysis and FMEA for products, processes, and related areas.
Knowledge of automotive quality tools, including QSE2 audit supports, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D problem-solving, and QRQC.
Knowledge of AKWEL QSE²MS for CLI02 and CLI05.
Knowledge of automotive customer-specific requirements affecting the product line.
Basic knowledge of QSE2 management standards, including IATF 16949, ISO 9000, and ISO 14001.
PQE status must be obtained through AKWEL’s internal qualifying process.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the automotive industry.
Current VDA 6.3 certification is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of additional customer languages such as French, German, or Chinese is recommended.

Responsibilities

Ensure deployment of customer and AKWEL requirements.
Support the Project Manager in defining the Quality Plan.
Complete PQE tasks defined in the Quality Plan, including qualifying audits and collecting customer and supplier PPAP files.
Participate in customer or supplier project reviews and ensure final statements reflect project status.
Participate in the Project Steering Committee (CPP) when appropriate.
Use the QRQC approach to alert relevant parties to major risks, including project-status discrepancies, failed validation tests, specification violations, unapproved production starts, unmanaged product or process changes, omitted special characteristics, customer dissatisfaction, supplier quality risks, and other identified risks.
Ensure deployment and implementation of quality tools and AKWEL QSE²MS throughout the project.
Perform project-related QSE2 customer or pre-production audits at AKWEL and/or supplier locations and follow up on action plans as needed.
Take responsibility for Supplier Process Confirmation of Qualification.
Support product and process problem-solving with Product Line, manufacturing plant, Purchasing, and AKWEL Supplier teams, as applicable.
Prepare, support, and participate in customer assessments, audits, or visits when needed.
Apply QSE²MS procedures, operating instructions, and Group rules relevant to the role.
Maintain confidentiality of systems and data accessed through the role.
Conduct audits in compliance with internal accreditation rules when authorized.