Vehicle Product Engineer
Core
Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and oversee Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for new vehicle launches to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
Role type
Senior Vehicle Product Engineer (Quality)
Builds
Autonomous vehicle hardware platforms and components
Domain
Autonomous driving / Automotive manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, DFM, 8D problem-solving, Ishikawa diagrams, MSA, SPC, DOE, statistical analysis, vehicle specification interpretation
Preferred skills
Data forensics, New Product Introduction, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, electronic assembly processes, international contract manufacturer collaboration
Technologies
APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, DOE
Responsibilities
Lead APQP and PPAP for new vehicle launches, investigate vehicle quality issues using root cause analysis methodologies, analyze field warranty data to drive corrective actions, establish initial quality processes and inspection protocols, collaborate with OEMs and cross-functional teams to verify compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC