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Quality Engineering Manager

Tewksbury, MA · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

Implement Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) in accordance with AS9145 and NPI * Use technical expertise to review Engineering work products and identify defects * Participate in technical peer ...

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Enser Corporation

Quality Assurance Engineer

Clifton, NJ · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning and or PAPP (Production Part Approval Process) * Experience in use of conventional measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gage, etc.) * CMM ...

Ethos

Senior Quality Engineer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$84K - $114K/yr

Position Responsibilities: o Participates and leads Quality in advanced product quality planning (APQP) activities. o Develops and maintains dashboards and QA systems. o Develop control plans, PFMEA.

Ethos

Senior Quality Engineer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$84K - $114K/yr

Position Responsibilities: o Participates and leads Quality in advanced product quality planning (APQP) activities. o Develops and maintains dashboards and QA systems. o Develop control plans, PFMEA.

Enser Corporation

Quality Assurance Engineer

Clifton, NJ · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning and or PAPP (Production Part Approval Process) * Experience in use of conventional measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gage, etc.) * CMM ...

Martinrea International Inc.

Quality Engineer

Jonesville, MI · On-site

$65K - $84K/yr

Responsible for trouble shooting root cause analysis and SPC data analysisParticipate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) of assigned programs and ensuring all related documentations are up ...

Martinrea International Inc.

Quality Engineer

Corydon, IN · On-site

$64K - $83K/yr

Responsible for trouble shooting root cause analysis and SPC data analysisParticipate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) of assigned programs and ensuring all related documentations are up ...

Clarion Technologies

Quality Engineer

Garland, TX · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Support position with primary activities being the development and management of facility Advanced Product Quality Planning and PPAP Process. Develop and implement the customer and internal ...

Vermeer Corporation

Advanced Quality Engineer

Pella, IA · On-site

As an Engineer I - Advanced Quality Planning, you will help ensure high-quality product launches by supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) efforts, conducting risk mitigation activities ...

Vermeer Corporation

Advanced Quality Engineer

Pella, IA · On-site

As an Engineer I - Advanced Quality Planning, you will help ensure highquality product launches by supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) efforts, conducting risk mitigation activities ...

Clarion Technologies

Quality Engineer

Greenville, MI · On-site

$63K - $82K/yr

Support position with primary activities being the development and management of facility Advanced Product Quality Planning and PPAP Process. Develop and implement the customer and internal ...

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How much do advanced product quality planning jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for advanced product quality planning in the United States is $159,405.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $197,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Advanced Product Quality Planning vs Quality Engineer?

AspectAdvanced Product Quality PlanningQuality Engineer
Primary FocusDeveloping and implementing comprehensive quality plans during product developmentMonitoring, testing, and ensuring product quality during manufacturing
CertificationsAPQP, Six Sigma, ISO 9001ASQ CQE, Six Sigma, ISO 9001
Work EnvironmentCross-functional teams, product development phasesProduction lines, quality control labs
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, manufacturingManufacturing, electronics, automotive

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) focuses on planning and developing quality processes early in product development, while Quality Engineers primarily monitor and control product quality during manufacturing. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital in manufacturing industries, but APQP is more strategic and proactive, whereas Quality Engineers are more operational and reactive.

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Advanced Product Quality Planning Process Owner

KCC Companies

Simpsonville, KY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Advanced Product Quality Planning Process Owner
KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Our Mission:
KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.
Benefits:
We Now offer: DailyPay!
"Work Today, Get Paid Today!"
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • Quarterly rate increase
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
  • 401K
  • Monthly Accrued Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Function:
The Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Process Owner works closely with leadership and members of all departments engaged in new product development (NPD) and new product introduction (NPI) to drive successful launches of new products on-time, on-budget, and with a high degree of quality and customer satisfaction. The APQP Process Owner ensures that APQP practices are designed to meet the needs of KCC, are thoroughly understood by all appropriate team members, and are actively employed in all aspects of NPD & NPI projects. The APQP Process Owner also uses project and product feedback to drive improvements into the process and into future products. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Develop the APQP process to ensure it fits KCC's business model and meets the needs of the company.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of the APQP process, including procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
  • Assist in the development of training materials to provide appropriate team members with a fundamental education on the general topics of APQP, as well as a deeper understanding of specific tasks and activities.
  • Act as the primary instructor for live classroom training of KCC's internal APQP courses.
  • Provide ongoing coaching to cross-functional teams and individuals, as necessary, to help them apply classroom teaching to their real-world projects.
  • Oversee execution of the APQP process, ensuring it is followed correctly and consistently.
  • Verify the process is culturally adopted and uniformly considered to be the standard for NPD & NPI projects.
  • Continually monitor the outcomes of the APQP process to ensure it is effective and achieves desired results.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to enhance process effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Communicate with all stakeholders involved in the APQP process to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Required Skills:
  • Must possess a very strong understanding of APQP principles, practices, and tools, as well as a robust working knowledge of the relationship between the phases, activities, and all keys for success.
  • The ability to drive timely results through people is critical.
  • Strong ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and concisely (verbal and written) with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong collaboration, analytical, and documentation skills, as well as organization and time management.
  • Strong ability to think holistically and take a systematic approach.
  • Ability to effectively educate and coach others.
  • Working knowledge of at least one commonly accepted method of Change Management (e.g. Kotter 8-Step).
  • A solid understanding of quality management systems.
  • Ability to apply methodologies such as Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma to improve the APQP process.
  • Project management skills are a strong plus.
  • Must be self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a strong personal drive for success.
  • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of team leadership experience and/or project leadership; successful candidates will have a high-performance track record of leading teams to achieve targets.
  • 5+ years of experience working within, or leading, APQP activities in a certified manufacturing setting (e.g. ISO9001:2015, IATF16949, AS9100).
  • Experience developing and/or implementing a QMS in a manufacturing organization is a strong plus.
  • Auditor certification is strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of necessary touch points and successful interconnections between departments of a mid-size manufacturing company.
  • Experience in leading the implementation of LEAN principles in a manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
  • Successful candidates will embrace the challenges of advancing a quality culture that is still maturing.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver - Talent Specialist - tbeaver@kccmfg.com - 502-493-5848
Laura Zoghbi - Talent Specialist - lzoghbi@kccmfg.com - 502-493-5859
Brendalee Vicente - Recruiting Coordinator - bvicente@kccmfg.com - 502- 493 - 5749

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