Job Overview

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.  

Job Requirements

• You 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) 

What your background should look like

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a comparable technical qualification with relevant professional experience
• Excellent communication skills in both German and English, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
• Strong assertiveness and influencing skills when working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various internal functions within the Core Team as well as with external customers
• Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to systematically investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive sustainable corrective actions
• Experience in complaint handling and quality issue management throughout the product lifecycle
• Strong conflict management skills and the ability to handle challenging situations in a professional and solution-oriented manner
• Confidence in audit situations, including preparation, participation, and follow-up activities
• High willingness to learn and continuously develop both professionally and personally
• Ability and motivation to quickly adapt to and learn new methodologies, standards, processes, and technologies
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple topics simultaneously and effectively prioritize tasks
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for assigned responsibilities and projects
• High level of resilience and ability to perform effectively under pressure and in demanding situationsT
• eam-oriented mindset with the ability to work successfully in cross-functional and international environments

Competencies