Kearfott Corporation · 10 hours ago
Sr. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Quality Engineer/Project Manager
Pine Brook, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$118K/yr - $167K/yr
5+ years expKearfott Corporation is a global Aerospace and Defense supplier with over a century of expertise. They are seeking a Sr. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Quality Engineer/Project Manager to lead the deployment and execution of APQP and PPAP activities across aerospace and defense programs, ensuring compliance and product quality.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and execute AS9145 APQP and PPAP activities for new product introductions, design changes, and major process changes within aerospace and defense programs
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for AS9145, providing guidance on standard interpretation, application, and compliance
Develop and maintain APQP plans, program roadmaps, and deliverables, including risk assessments, process flow diagrams, PFMEA/DFMEA, control plans, and PPAP documentation
Facilitate identification, documentation, and management of Key Characteristics (KCs) and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements, ensuring appropriate controls and verification methods are in place
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design for manufacturability, producibility, and quality throughout the product development lifecycle
Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102 and ensure alignment with APQP outputs
Perform and lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to APQP gaps, production escapes, and customer issues
Mentor and coach quality and cross-functional team members on APQP principles, tools, and aerospace best practices
Support internal and external audits related to AS9145, AS9100, and customer-specific requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing risk, improving launch readiness, and enhancing product and process robustness
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on APQP experience using AS9145 within the aerospace and defense industry (automotive APQP experience considered if directly transferable)
Strong working knowledge of AS9145, AS9100, AS9102, and related aerospace quality standards
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional APQP teams in a regulated manufacturing environment
Proficiency in quality tools including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and PPAP documentation
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution; Master's degree preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and auditors
Experience working in AS9100-certified manufacturing environments required
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven quality reporting
Ability to work independently while providing technical leadership within a team-oriented environment
Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Tuition assistance
Paid vacation and sick days
Paid holidays
9/80 work week with every other Friday off
Monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture
Company
Kearfott Corporation
Kearfott Corporation is a world leader in inertial guidance, navigation, displays and motion control systems.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cheryl Cannavale
Executive Assistant to the Chairman, CEO and President
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