Product Development Manager, APQP

Location:

Rosemont, IL, US, 60018

Career area:
Engineering

Department:
Engrg Auto

Job Type: Permanent

Apply by:
June 30, 2026

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

$121,000-$150,000/year

Product Development Manager – APQP

Employer:

Hydro Extrusion USA, LC

Location:

6250 N. River Road, Ste 5000, Rosemont, IL 60018

Required Education/

Experience:

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, or its foreign equivalent, in a related engineering field and five (5) years of progressively responsible, post baccalaureate industrial/manufacturing experience. Two (2) years of this experience must involve executing launch processes and working with EV customers.

Additionally, the applicant must have experience in the following:

• GD & T
• PFMEA
• Control Plan
• Quality Control

This position will assign and prioritize workload across the lab team members. The Product Development Manager – APQP will also draft APQP project plan and will manage, coordinate, oversee and engage in all APQP processes as required to determine CPK analysis, process trials and process verification through all manufacturing areas. The Product Development Manager – APQP will also draft DFM documents as well as report results of CPK data, trial results and lab test results.

This person will function as a liaison between teams and drive continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence.

• Oversee Products from POC (Proof of Concept) through industrialization / production.
• Oversee capability through the processes to ensure effective quality and efficiency. (APQP)
• Process Optimization:
  • Evaluate and refine parameters to ensure product consistency, quality, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate in Development projects to improve extrusion productivity, reduce scrap rates, and optimize die performance.
• Leadership and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, technicians. Responsible for performance management of the OPEX Tech Center team.
  • Foster a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across the organization.
  • Collaborate with commercial, quality, production, and supply chain teams to align on trials plans and process requirements
• Compliance and Standards:
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
  • Monitor and enforce safety practices related to equipment and extrusion processes.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  • Utilize data analytics to drive performance improvement and process capability.
  • Create Development to Industrialization metrics and KPIs to track process efficiency, and operational goals.

Opportunity to telecommute from any location in the U.S. Up to 25% domestic and international travel is required.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.