About the role

  • APQP Manager at Marmon/Keystone leading technical risk management and customer requirement execution across North America. Overseeing quality processes and leading a team of APQP Engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead APQP execution across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
  • Ensure accurate interpretation and flow-down of customer requirements (prints, specs, ASTM standards)
  • Oversee: Feasibility reviews
  • Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) and Control Plans
  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and approvals
  • Partner with sales on complex OEM opportunities to assess manufacturability and risk
  • Align internal operations and external processors to meet customer expectations
  • Drive reduction in quality escapes, Return Material Authorizations (RMAs), and cost of poor quality
  • Lead and develop APQP Engineers
  • Travel expectations across North America approximately 30-40%

Requirements

  • 5-7+ years of experience in manufacturing quality, APQP, or supplier quality
  • 3+ years’ experience in proven leadership and cross-functional influence
  • Demonstrated experience with: Blueprint reading & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans
  • Experience in machining, fabrication, or metals processing environments
  • Background supporting OEM or Tier 1 customers
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial) or equivalent technical experience
  • Preferred certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, GD&T, APQP Core Tools

Benefits

  • Immediate Day-One Benefits — medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Roth option, and company-paid life/STD/LTD.
  • Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks)
  • Tuition Reimbursement after one year.

Job title

APQP Quality Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$115,000 - $135,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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