Project Quality Engineer

Job Summary Quality representative within a customer development project. Ensures product and process conformity within the customer APQP process. Develops and implements robust control plans. Ensures a timely customer PPAP approval. Responsibilities Project Quality Leadership Act as the main quality contact for customers throughout the APQP process. Provide clear visibility of project quality status to the project team, Steering Committee, and Quality Organization. Lead escalation processes when quality targets are not met. Ensure customer-specific and internal quality requirements are fully integrated into all APQP activities. Serve as the APQP tools expert and coach for the project team. Hold authority to stop production or deliveries in cases of serious non‑conformance. APQP & Validation Support development of Design and Process FMEAs with quality-related input. Review and align customer and internal drawings with Engineering and Metrology to confirm dimensions, specifications, and control methods. Support development and execution of design and production validation plans. Participate in root cause analysis when validation results deviate from expectations. Define and implement gauges, fixtures, and measurement methods for prototype through serial production. Ensure proper execution and documentation of all dimensional measurements across all project phases. Validate conformity of parts (A/B/C samples) and manage sample documentation, shipment approvals, and deviation permits when needed. Customer & Supplier Interface Work with R&D and customers to define functional requalification testing requirements. Define requalification in the control plan based on customer, internal, and cost requirements. Act as the internal quality link to Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) regarding customer requirements and supplier PPAP expectations. Qualification University degree (bachelor or master) in engineering Technician with job experience in quality engineering English language skills (fluent), Local standard language at site Skills Quality engineering (APQP procedures, 8D systematic, control plan, capability analysis, MSA, SPC, FMEA, Poka Yoke, ...).

IATF 16949

requirements, VDA or AIAG Understanding of specifications on technical drawings Problem solving techniques (for example PDCA, Six Sigma, RPS, ...) Software skills (MS office, Q-DAS, IQ-FMEA, SAP, ...) Knowledge of customer PPAP procedures and customer requirements Experience preferred Automotive Industry Practical mass production experience Relevant process experience (plastic injection, plastic welding, assembly, end of line test) Competencies Self motivated and dynamic Ability to motivate and drive others Attention to detail Ready for courageous conversations with the customer and at internal escalations.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Quality Engineering:

1 year (Required)

IATF 16949

2016: 1 year (Required)

SAP:

1 year (Required) automotive industry : 1 year (Preferred) mass production : 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Gastonia, NC 28054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person