APQP Engineer Graduate

Can you bring your expertise to our Quality team based in Willenhall, UK, where you can enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of.

As an APQP Engineer Graduate, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for new product introductions (NPI) and existing product changes within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that products are launched successfully, meeting customer requirements, quality standards, and project timelines. The APQP Engineer collaborates cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution of the APQP process.

• Lead and manage the APQP process for NPI and product changes, ensuring adherence to established procedures and timelines.
• Develop and maintain APQP documentation, including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), control plans, process flow diagrams, and inspection plans.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles are incorporated into product designs.
• Work with suppliers to ensure their quality systems and processes meet company requirements and customer expectations.
• Conduct process capability studies and analyze data to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product quality and launch success.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and support to other team members on APQP methodologies and tools.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Plan and facilitate APQP meetings with cross‑functional teams.
• Develop and maintain project timelines and track progress against milestones.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Manage the development and validation of tooling, fixtures, and gauges.
• Oversee the execution of pilot runs and production trials.
• Analyze data from production trials and implement necessary adjustments.
• Prepare and submit Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation to customers.
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality and process efficiency.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on quality or engineering.
• Proven experience in leading and managing APQP projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and tools (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, 8D problem solving).
• Experience with PPAP submission and approval process.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Must be able to manage multiple obligations and deadlines.
• Eye for detail.
• Systematic thinker who uses data to drive decision‑making.