PennEngineering® · 1 day ago
APQP Customer Quality Engineer
Danboro, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $118K/yr
3+ years expPennEngineering is a company that innovates and collaborates to make the world a better place, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The APQP Customer Quality Engineer will work with various stakeholders to manage quality functions during new product launches and ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication and process management.
Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Coordinate quality functions with the Feasibility and APQP teams during new product launch
Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP, Levels 1-5) for three production plants in North America (Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Mexico). Work closely with customers to resolve PPAP issues (i.e., requirements, timing, status, etc.) and improve customer satisfaction
Manage Annual Validations activities in appropriate eQMS
Chemical reporting (i.e., IMDS, BOMCheck, etc.)
Assist in customer communications and response development. Fosters direct face to face collaboration
Monitor and manage customer scorecards and reporting results into Management review/GQC
Participate in root cause analysis and reporting. Must have the ability to hold people accountable in a professional manner
Support review of Customer Specific Requirements, purchase orders, and other documented inputs at new product launch
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by reviewing AIAG standard publications, ASTM/ANSI specifications, customer quality manuals, and additional customer specific requirements
Develop and manage Process Control Plans and provide input into FMEAs activities for quality assurance
Lead/Perform statistical analysis for process capability and product quality using SPC, MSA, and Gage R&R techniques
Conduct internal audits as necessary. Requires knowledge of the company quality management system
Promote a quality-focused culture by collaborating with global teams
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree with equivalent experience or four-year technical degree
Proficiency in English
3-5 years APQP/PPAP experience
Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards within an established QMS
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data collection programs, and statistical software
Read and interpret part prints and quality standards to meet customer expectations
Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated and detail oriented with strong follow through
Manual dexterity to handle and measure small parts (less than ¼ inch in size)
Ability to use standard mechanical measurement instruments
Ability to work within manufacturing and production areas
Preferred
Proficiency in Spanish
Minitab proficiency
Benefits
PTO, holiday pay, 401K, tuition reimbursement
Medical, Dental and vision insurance
Company provided technology including Laptop, necessary monitors and hardware for office and home environments, iPhone, etc.
Employee Centric Culture
Company
PennEngineering®
Since our founding in 1942, PennEngineering® has grown to become the premier engineered fastening, installation and wire protection resource worldwide.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2005-01-17Acquired
Leadership Team
S
Steve Daniels
Chief Financial Officer
D
Damiano Ciliberto
Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
2025-06-21
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