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 and 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 and 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 ..... full job details .....