Quality Program Manager

Important Company Update - Please Read Before Applying.
On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/
This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers.

Why join us? You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road-helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE
As a Quality Program Manager on our team, you will lead advance project quality activities for new projects, maintaining communication between OEM, company project team and manufacturing facilities. Implement APQP strategies to achieve flawless customer launches and mitigate risks at the earliest opportunity.

In your daily job you will:

• Define Quality Safe Launch Plan for all new Projects including the APQP.
• Be the Voice of the Quality in the Project review meetings.
• Participate on product, process and Design Reviews; Aptiv PDP gates reviews; Operational gates reviews.
• Interact effectively at all levels, and across all functions to assure proper escalation of issues that can impact flawless launches, PDP gates and actively participate to problem solving process.
• Assure that Production Readiness Assessment is planned and executed for all projects and business transfers.
• Assure appropriate AQP communication plan with customer (support, frequency, deliverables,...) and internally.
• Monitor AQP Activities for the projects.
• Assure that project declaration metrics are defined, monitored and actions are taken to achieve targets.
• Assure that all Project Quality related customer visits / audits at the plant are prepared and accompanied properly.
• Train, develop and empower AQP Teams in both their technical and supervisory roles.
• Make sure CRA analysis is done correctly. Component related quality risks are addressed to PFMEA and control plan
• Active involvement to PPAP approval

YOUR BACKGROUND
Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• 3< 5 years of automotive engineering/quality or similar skills.
• Strong relationship building and Communication skills.
• Experience with leading a team.
• Independent, as well as a Team Player.
• Flexible, structured, punctual, well organized.
• No restriction for travel - expected travel locally and internationally (80% of role)
• Local Language, Advanced English and knowledge in Korean and Chinese languages would be a bonus.
• Computer literacy skills i.e. Microsoft Office, etc.
• Ability to read an engineering drawing

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