Quality Engineer APQP (m/f/d)

Job Overview

Quality Engineer APQP (m/f/d) – Hannover, Germany. Lead APQP activities across EMEA for new and change projects.

Responsibilities

• Support APQP Quality activities from RFQ to product launch.
• Facilitate quality work packages for assigned Launch program according to Power D3 (APQP five‑phase model).
• Support Product Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer/Operations deliverables.
• Monitor Quality health check of products/projects during new development; identify risk and drive mitigation actions.
• Create and release documentation required as per advanced product quality planning (APQP).
• Support compliance with all applicable quality customer‑specific requirements.
• Ensure that customer requirements, characteristic matrix, and FMEAs are considered in developing the control plan.
• Coordinate and provide quality assurance support.
• Support plants in preparation and on‑time delivery of new product launch related PPAP packages.
• Coordinate and provide required APQP documentation with the Simultaneous Development Team and corresponding EMEA plants.
• Administration of risk management as an integrated function within QC Process and Plato E1NS SW tool; maintain master data.
• Attend SDT meetings, red‑flag meetings, steering committees and additional project review meetings.
• Support execution of 1st and 2nd Party Auditing.
• Contribute to the development of the product and production processes through support of APQP quality chain; support DV/PV sample builds and verify that parts meet dimensional and functional requirements.
• Support all standards and specifications required by customers such as Automotive SPICE and ISO26262 for Li‑Ion projects.
• Support global and regional change management processes.
• Conduct safe build process according to safe build RASIC in designated projects.
• Analyze data to provide continuous improvements in the supplier’s products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 2‑3 years automotive quality experience.
• Knowledge of APQP, AIAG/VDA standards and experience with working and implementing core tools (FMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA).
• Knowledge of ISO/IATF systems.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work and contribute with interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of ISO26262 and Automotive SPICE is highly desirable.

Benefits

• International future‑oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity, values, social engagement, and sustainability.
• Flexible working hours model and flexitime account, mobile work policy (10 days per calendar month, workation throughout the EU for max 20 days per calendar year).
• Above‑average number of vacation days (30 days per calendar year).
• Company pension scheme.
• Company bike leasing.
• Company kindergarten.
• Corporate benefits including fitness centre and physiotherapist.
• Modern office environment and healthy canteen.
• Team and company events, hobby clubs.
• Onboarding process and buddy program.
• Learning Academy, Linked In Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program.
• Support in relocating and finding an apartment in your work location (if applicable).

EEO Statement

Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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