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Mann+Hummel GmbH • Gastonia, North Carolina, United States
Role & seniority: Project/Program-level Quality Lead (Main quality contact for APQP); authority to stop production for serious non-conformance.
Stack/tools: APQP framework; FMEA (D/P/FMEA), control plans, MSA/SPC; QA tools (8D, PDCA, Six Sigma basics); Q-DAS, IQ-FMEA, SAP; MS Office; PPAP knowledge; CAD-related drawing alignment with Engineering/Metrology.
Act as primary quality liaison for customers throughout APQP; provide visibility on quality status to project team, Steering Committee, and Quality Organization; drive escalation when targets aren’t met.
Ensure customer/internal quality requirements are integrated into all APQP activities; coach project team on APQP tooling and processes; authorize stoppage of production/deliveries for major non-conformance.
Support design/process FMEAs, validate designs and production plans, define gauges/measurement methods, and oversee dimensional measurement across project phases; manage validation samples and deviations.
Must-have skills: Quality engineering (APQP, 8D, control plans, capability analysis, MSA, SPC, FMEA, Poka Yoke); IATF 16949 (and VDA/AIAG) knowledge; understanding of technical drawings; problem-solving (PDCA, Six Sigma); data analysis and risk management; software: MS Office, SAP, Q-DAS, IQ-FMEA; PPAP procedures knowledge.
Nice-to-haves: Automotive mass production experience; practical experience in plastics injection, welding, assembly, end-of-line testing; cross-function
Main Tasks 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.
Skills Statistical Process ControlRisk ManagementData ManagementData AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional UnderstandingDocumentationProduct Testing & ValidationQuality ManagementQuality Assurance