Advanced Quality Engineer

US Farathane is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality planning and launch activities for our Ford programs, ensuring flawless execution from concept through production. If you thrive in a fast-paced automotive environment, enjoy collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers, and have a passion for delivering world-class quality, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do As an Advanced Quality Engineer, you will serve as a key quality leader during product launch and pre-production activities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing plants, and Ford customer representatives to ensure successful APQP execution and launch readiness. This position sits fully onsite at our Corporate Tech Center in Auburn Hills, MI. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product launches and pre-production programs.
• Drive quality deliverables throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) during launch and pre-production phases.
• Coordinate and submit complete PPAP packages, including engineering changes and customer approvals.
• Ensure all required documentation is submitted accurately and on time through customer portals and tracking systems.
• Participate in the creation and review of:
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • PFMEAs
  • Control Plans
  • Special and Critical Characteristics
• Review customer drawings, specifications, standards, and supplier quality requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Develop Measurement System Analysis (MSA) plans, including Gauge R&R studies and capability analysis.
• Ensure PSW and other customer-required approvals are obtained prior to production launch.
• Manage temporary approvals and interim customer authorizations through final approval.
• Submit and maintain IMDS requirements for assigned programs.
• Support customer builds, launch activities, audits, process reviews, and supplier visits.
• Lead problem-solving efforts related to launch quality concerns and communicate timely updates to customers.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Ford supplier quality requirements and APQP processes.
• Coach and mentor teammates on quality systems, processes, and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of quality experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience with:
  • APQP
  • PPAP
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plans
  • MSA
  • Capability Studies
  • Gauge R&R
• Strong understanding of automotive launch processes and customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Ford programs and working directly with Ford Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Customer Representatives.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality system requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing launches and supplier development activities.

Why Join US Farathane? At US Farathane, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative automotive programs while collaborating with talented teams across engineering, operations, and quality. We empower our employees to make an impact, develop their careers, and help shape the vehicles of tomorrow. Compensation & Benefits US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

About US Farathane US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions. We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support. Additional Information

• Interested candidates must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.
• US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.

Apply today and be part of driving our continued success at US Farathane.