Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) (m / w / d)
Job-Scope:
The job objective is to ensure compliance with product quality specifications, customer requirements, APQP and process needs during the product and process design phase according to New-Product-Development lifecycle until the formal product and process release (incl PPAP) is achieved.
The Role:
- We are responsible for all typical APQP deliverables between starting of project until the SOP (PPAP)
- AQEs are part of an New Product Development project core team evaluating together the customer requirements
- Attending feasibility studies in Design Reviews within the concept - , development- and industrialize phase.
- Advanced Quality Engineering (AQE) is the main interface contact related all Quality topics between customer and TE during New Product Development Lifecycle.
- Moderating, guiding the Engineering team in completion of FMEA by using Software "APIS", Design-FMEA and Process-FMEA according to VDA/AIAG standards.
- Support and advice Manufacturing Engineering with statistical data evaluation regarding to Measurement System Analysis (MSA) with QDAS Software SOLARA
- Support and advice Manufacturing Engineering with statistical data evaluation regarding to Process Capabilities Cmk/Cpk with QDAS Software qs-STAT
- AQE engineers are creating prototype and pre-launch control plans incl Safe Launch activities within the Project Team during New Product Development Lifecycle.
- AQE is accountable for 0 incidents approach to avoid related customer complaints (Lesson Learned)
- AQE supports the Project Core Team for knowledge of Quality Standards within organization (preparation of internal/external Audits, APQP trainings, quality mindset)
The mindset you bring along:
- Customer focus (internal/external)
- Diplomatic communication behavior, goal-oriented conversation
- Ability to convince.
- Open, solution-oriented and driven mindset
- Presentation skills
- Ability to lead topics, structured approach (resilience, purpose)
- Ability and interest for intercultural interaction
Preferred knowledge:
▪ Knowledge of APQP according to AIAG / VDA
▪ Knowledge of PPAP / PPA according AIAG / VDA
▪ Knowledge into statistical analysis, MSA & Capability studies
▪ Knowledge in FMEA methodology
▪ Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949-2016
▪ Basic Knowledge in VDA 6.3
▪ Local Language + English skills (verbal / written)
▪ Basic Knowledge in problem solving methodologies
▪ Familiar with different production processes (assembly, molding, etc.)
▪ Travel readiness within EMEA Optional knowledge you bring along:
▪ Process Auditor for Product Implementation according to VDA 6.3 (1rst, 2nd party)
▪ Handling of the Software APIS IQ-RM Pro for FMEAs
▪ Handling of the Software QDAS (Process Capability: qs-STAT, MSA: Solara)
▪ Certified Six Sigma Belt
