About the Role
The Launch Quality Engineer supports Quality activities for new vehicle programs from product and process development through prototype, pilot, pre-production, Start of Production, and early ramp-up. This role coordinates cross-functional launch Quality deliverables, verifies readiness at key program milestones, supports plant and manufacturing-line readiness, and drives disciplined issue management. The engineer collaborates with Product Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and other teams to ensure vehicles, parts, processes, and Quality systems meet the company's requirements and customer expectations.
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Key Responsibilities
- Execute the Launch Quality Plan for assigned vehicle systems, areas, or commodities, including APQP deliverables, Quality gates, readiness metrics, risks, and mitigation actions.
- Track Quality deliverables from development through Start of Production and early ramp-up, identifying gaps that could affect build readiness, vehicle Quality, timing, or customer protection.
- Support prototype, pilot, and pre-production builds through build-event preparation, issue capture, containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and effectiveness verification.
- Coordinate cross-functional completion of design and manufacturing Quality deliverables such as APQP design reviews, DVPR, DFMEA/PFMEA, PPAP/LQP, process validation, Control Plans, inspection standards, measurement readiness, regulatory compliance requirements, and equipment qualification and validation.
- Assess Clear-to-Build and Quality Operations readiness with various departments.
- Verify new or changed parts, processes, tools, equipment, test systems, gages, work instructions, and reaction plans are validated and ready for launch.
- Support the installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of production lines and equipment from a Quality-readiness perspective.
- Develop and maintain launch-specific Quality procedures, launch Control Plans, inspection standards, sampling strategies, escalation paths, and safe-launch controls.
- Monitor supplier part maturity, PPAP status, incoming Quality performance, and launch issues in coordination with relevant teams.
- Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective action for various issues affecting customer experience.
- Maintain the launch issue-management process and Single Quality Agenda, ensuring clear ownership, due dates, escalation, supporting evidence, and closure criteria.
- Track and analyze launch Quality KPIs and build data, identifying trends and risks. Prepare concise status, performance, and escalation reports for program and plant leadership.
- Facilitate cross-functional Quality reviews, maintain action tracking, and drive critical issues to timely closure.
- Capture lessons learned, benchmarking insights, and process capability improvements for integration into future builds and programs.
- Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, data-driven decision-making, built-in Quality, and continuous improvement.
Skills
- Strong working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVPR, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, process validation, Quality gates, and structured problem-solving methods.
- Ability to coordinate complex cross-functional launch deliverables effectively across teams.
- Hands-on experience supporting vehicle builds, root cause and corrective action processes, and effectiveness validation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, utilizing data and metrics to prioritize issues.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and Quality documentation.
- Excellent written, verbal, meeting-facilitation, technical-reporting, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills suitable for a fast-paced launch environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, multicultural, and multi-time-zone organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with PLM, MES, QMS, and Quality-data systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years of experience in automotive product development, Launch Quality, Program Quality, or related operations.
- Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, DVPR, Control Plans, process validation, issue management, and automotive Quality tools.
- Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, support launch schedules, and travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in supporting new vehicle launches and major product changes.
- Experience with prototype, pilot, or pre-production builds and driving cross-functional issue resolution.
- Greenfield plant, EV manufacturing, or major plant expansion experience.
- Knowledge of vehicle systems and architecture with the ability to connect Critical-to-Quality requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; holidays; sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly employees accrue up to 120 hours of paid time off, while salaried employees accrue up to 160 hours. Eligible employees may also participate in an equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program, with awards based on individual performance and company results.
Equal Opportunity
Diversity is valued, and the company is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Accessibility
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are provided in the application process. If you need accommodation, please contact us via the designated email for such requests, which is not monitored for job applications.
Candidate Data Privacy
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Recruitment Agencies
Unsolicited resumes from agencies are not accepted; the company is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
