Quality Engineer PPAP

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

• PPAP Management & Customer Approvals
  • Lead preparation, review, submission, and approval of customer PPAP packages.
  • Ensure compliance with AIAG PPAP requirements and customer-specific requirements.
  • Maintain PPAP status tracking and communicate progress to stakeholders.
  • Coordinate customer submission timing to support launch and production milestones.
  • Manage annual revalidations and PPAP updates resulting from engineering or process changes.
• APQP & Launch Readiness
  • Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Participate in launch readiness reviews and cross-functional team meetings.
  • Coordinate completion of launch deliverables including Process Flows, PFMEA, Control Plans, capability studies, and MSA activities.
  • Identify launch risks and drive preventive actions to ensure successful production implementation.
• Process Validation & Core Tools
  • Develop and maintain Control Plans for assigned products and processes.
  • Support PFMEA development and updates as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Conduct process capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk).
  • Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including GR&R studies and calibration-related support activities.
  • Validate manufacturing process changes and process capability requirements.
• Customer & Internal Quality Support
  • Support customer visits, audits, and technical reviews.
  • Interface directly with customers regarding PPAP approvals, and launch-related issues.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Support
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction activities.
  • Apply statistical analysis techniques to drive data-based decision making.
  • Assist with supplier quality concerns, supplier PPAP approvals, and supplier corrective actions.
  • Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA), CQI assessments, and process audits to ensure compliance.
• Compliance & Documentation
  • Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and internal quality standards.
  • Maintain accurate quality records and documentation related to APQP and PPAP activities.
  • Support internal, registrar, and customer audits.
  • Drive closure of audit findings and corrective actions.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering required and 3 years experience, preferably in manufacturing/automotive.
• Experience
  • Experience supporting PPAP submissions, APQP activities, customer launches, or manufacturing quality systems preferred.
  • Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Experience with FMEA, Process Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions required.
  • Demonstrated competence in quality-related statistical methods and data analysis.
  • Experience working with customer‑specific requirements and quality audits preferred.
• Certifications
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.
  • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or IATF 16949 Internal Auditor certification preferred.

• Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans, and Process Flow requirements.
  • Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
  • Understanding of IATF 16949 requirements.
  • Understanding of AIAG Core Tools requirements.
  • Understanding of CQI special process assessments and audit requirements.
  • Strong analytical and statistical problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to perform process capability and measurement system analyses.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Professional Skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong project management and…