MANN+HUMMEL · 11 hours ago
Project Quality Engineer
Gastonia - Main Office
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMANN+HUMMEL is a leading company in the quality engineering field, and they are seeking a Project Quality Engineer to act as the main quality contact for customers throughout the APQP process. The role involves providing visibility of project quality status, leading escalation processes, and ensuring compliance with quality requirements.
Clean EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingWaste ManagementWater Purification
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Required
University degree (bachelor or master) in engineering
Technician with job experience in quality engineering
English language skills (fluent), Local standard language at site
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
Self motivated and dynamic
Ability to motivate and drive others
Attention to detail
Ready for courageous conversations with the customer and at internal escalations
Preferred
Automotive Industry
Practical mass production experience
Relevant process experience (plastic injection, plastic welding, assembly, end of line test)
Company
MANN+HUMMEL
MANN+HUMMEL is a clean energy company that provides filtration solutions and environment cleaning services.
Founded in 1941
10001+ employees
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