APQP Project Engineer

Due to an increase in Business my Automotive client are looking for an APQP Project Engineer to join the company on a full time and permanent basis.

My client-subcontracts their services to customers in Automotive, Defence, Medical, Transport, Electronics, White goods, and general industry and operate to-ISO9001 Quality standard and working towards IATF.

Duties:-

• APQP & PPAP Management for all automotive accounts
• Lead and coordinate all phases of APQP in line with automotive standards (IATF 16949, AIAG guidelines).
• Develop, maintain, and deliver APQP documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and capability studies.
• Prepare and submit Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages to customers, ensuring approval before SOP.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, quality, sales and customers to achieve on-time project delivery.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews, gate meetings, and problem-solving workshops.
• Ensure supplier readiness and support supplier APQP activities where required.
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Conduct risk analyses across processes and designs using tools such as FMEA and 8D.
• Drive action plans to reduce or eliminate risks identified during APQP phases.
• Monitor and report project milestones and timing plan.
• Support operations with prototype builds, pilot runs, and production validation.
• Participate in process audits, run-at-rate events, and capability assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned into future programs.

Key Skills:-

• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Understanding of Automotive manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality management systems.
• Proficient in CAD interpretation, GD&T, and engineering drawings.
• Experience of Automotive Tier 2 preferable
• Initiative and problem-solving abilities (Quality Core Tools)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Customer focused
• Conversant with Microsoft systems such as Outlook, Word & Excel etc

Working Hours

• 39.5 hours per week
• Mon - Thurs 8.00am - 4.45pm and Fri 8.00am - 1.30pm-