APQP Program Quality Engineer

About the Company

At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate APQP teams through all five phases of the APQP process in accordance with AIAG standards
• Develop, maintain, and track APQP timing plans to ensure all milestones and customer gate reviews are met
• Prepare, compile, and submit Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages to customer level requirements
• Develop and maintain key APQP deliverables including Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and MSA
• Maintain all quality records in compliance with ISO9001:2015 and customer-specific requirements
• Support DFMEA and PFMEA development and review sessions with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Serve as the primary customer quality contact for all APQP and launch-related activities
• Support supplier quality activities including supplier APQP reviews and sub-tier PPAP approvals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline
• 5-8 years of experience in APQP, PPAP, or product launch engineering in automotive or manufacturing
• Proficiency with core AIAG tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and SPC
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements
• Experience with electronic components such as Cables and PCBs
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements
• Auditing experience (Product/Process)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Certified Quality Auditor
• Experience with customer portals and submission systems
• Experience with Supplier Quality Management