APQP & MaFact Engineer
Role Summary General
- Black Body Planning
- Supplier Day / Info Preparation (Projects, APQP, Supplier See P3 / E89)
- IATF 16949 issues are adhered to.
- Documentation Champion - Gate keeper for APQP items in correct format and location on server.
- Maintains 5S standards in workspace.
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Perform other duties as required.
PPAP
- Coordinates PPAP / ISIR ensuring documentation availability in defined template per Drive agreement (e.g. iPQ for BMW)
- Pre-series part buyoff documentation - what is required and format
- Part Buyoff Checklist / Format / Standardization
- Owns KPI chart for PPAP submission and PPAP approval (QMS)
Key Responsibilities APQP/CPMP
- APQP champion - Cosma gate system (CPMP)
- Responsible for ensuring that APQP Gate Reviews happen at the appropriate times
- Coordinate Lessons Learned workshops and relevant activities to ensure Lessons Learned are systemized and used to ensure success on future programs.
- Owns KPI for APQP Closed and Open Gates tracking (QMS) incl. reporting weekly updates visually posted on board (project room).
- Attends a monthly Management Review to monitor KOI's and defines countermeasures if targets are not achieved
- Perform other duties as required.
PFMEA/PROCESS FLOW
- Lead development of all FMEA's
- Process FEMA Lead Administrator
- Generic Process FEMA Template Responsible (e.g. in AutoDCP)
- Champion of all PFMEA's
- Leader of Monthly TOP 5 RPN reduction meeting and activities thereof
- Ensure PF complies with Drive expectation and feeds PFMEA
Key Qualifications/Requirements - Bachelor's degree in a technical related discipline or 10 years related automotive experience with sound understanding of BIW build fit & function. Must have an understanding in the following areas, die / die process, assembly tooling, welding & sealer applications, CMM & datum alignment, data processing & reporting, customer tolerance concepts.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Project, Word.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong leadership skills.
Additional Information Manufacturing Environment:
Examples are 1) Transports materials or inspects building, equipment and other items; 2) Operates computers or other office equipment; and 3) Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Physical demands should be described in terms of what has to be done and not in terms of physical or mental attributes. Identify the key physical demands required to perform the essential function of the job and indicate whether the responsibility is performed occasionally ("O"), frequently ("F"), or constantly ("C").
• Walks to and works in production areas. (F)
• Lifts/moves heavy objects. (O)
• Must be able to make good decisions in a high-pressure environment. (C)
• Sits or stands for prolonged periods of time. (O)
• Operates computers (F)
• Wears protective equipment (F)