The Advanced Quality Engineer is responsible for assisting in quality planning activities associated with the introduction of new and enhanced products.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform Advanced Quality Planning; including prototype build plans, prototype control plans, and final Inspection of prototypes.
• Participate and support the FMEA process (DFMEA and PFMEA).
• Work together with the Program Team according to the MQ guidelines, like PEP.
• Provide design feedback and recommendations to engineering and manufacturing personnel based on test and inspection results.
• Participate in internal and external process audits to monitor adherence to policies and procedures.
• Participate in the manufacturing launch of new and enhanced products by assisting in the development of goals and timetables, training of manufacturing personnel, and evaluation of results.
• Contact person for the customer regarding all quality issues from the offer phase to series production.
• Determination of the scope of validation (DV/PV) in cooperation with the project team and coordination with the customer.
• Creating DVPR and testing documents.
• Definition and implementation of the test strategy in the project.
• Participation in customer audits.
• Monitoring of the quality and process indicators and initiation of measures in the start of series production.
• Create PPAP documentation and lead the APQP process with customer.
• Engage in RFQ process ensuring customer requirements are understood.
• Provide training on MQ processes and develop expertise in product quality.

Required Qualifications for this role include:

• 5+ years of related experience in new product launch within the automotive industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced computer skills, including the use of statistical process control (SPC) software.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, manufacturing quality tools, manufacturing methods and processes (including flow, layout, and assembly and production equipment).
• Advanced verbal communication skills, including group presentation, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prepare complex written reports and other documents.
• Experience in the field of quality planning/assurance or in project management, ideally in the automotive sector.
• Experience in using the common advanced quality planning tools (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, etc.).
• The right candidate will have experience in product development of mechatronics devices, entry authorization systems and power energy solution for vehicles.
• Experience working with GM, Stellantis and Ford.
• Six Sigma black belt and/or CQE certification preferred.

Travel:

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed required (~20%)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally stand and walk
• Ability to use close vision, color vision, and depth perception for extended periods

Core Values We Admire:

• Integrity – We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.
• Flexibility – You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.
• Partnership – You are the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively collaborate with other team members to achieve results.
• Innovation – You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.
• Pursuit of excellence – You strive to be the best.

What We Offer:

• Innovative products and diverse customer base.
• Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching).
• Support and resources to continue learning and training.
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates and a management team invested in your development and success.
• Supplier discounts on GM, FCA, Toyota, and BMW.