Lead, participate in, and approve Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) supporting program timing
• Ensure all APQP requirements are tracked and met using planned milestones
• Review required government approvals and develop inspection standards where applicable
• Lead plant trials for engineering changes, tool moves, and new program launches
• Lead problem-solving for launch quality concerns (pre-SOP), including 8D, 7-Step, 5-Phase, Is/Is Not, and 6-Panel methods
• Participate in warranty reviews where applicable
• Manage new model launch (pre-SOP) field support to ensure effective containment and timely issue closure
Coordinate and participate in internal and supplier drawing reviews
• Prepare and maintain control plans in accordance with MQS 7
• Develop receiving inspection matrices and instructions
• Develop Product Validation (PV) plans including reliability and confidence requirements
• Implement safe launch plans for new programs
• Participate in PFMEA reviews and sign-offs
• Verify BOM accuracy during program launches
• Facilitate supplier deviation requests through closure
• Coordinate early supplier involvement with design and purchasing
• Ensure adherence to Platform Execution Process (PEP) requirements
• Prepare and present Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR)
• Establish and approve supplier PPAP timing prior to PV testing
• Support pre-production builds
• Conduct PV test fixture verification and setup reviews
• Ensure appropriate test parts are built and delivered to test labs
• Review in-process testing and post-test results
• Lead Test Incident Report (TIR) investigations and 8D responses
• Conduct annual validation testing as required by customers
Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or designate