Advanced Product Quality Planning Specialist

Position title

APQP Specialist

Position description

The APQP Specialist is responsible for creating documentation, driving improvement, tracking trials and validating products.

Position responsibilities

• Help APQP Engineer with New Project meetings planning for future products.
• Follow up project action plans, supporting APQP Engineer on project management related activities.
• Prepare product related documents for formatting, archive and confidentiality.
• Complete necessary documentation: Work Instructions, Procedures, Action Plans, Product Validation, Engineering Change Request.
• Promote and support continuous improvement of the production line; suggesting new ideas to increase capacity and quality standards.
• Work directly with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance personnel to determine resolution for part quality issues.
• Follow product trials, keep containment of trial parts, and prepare materials to ship.
• Must be willing to step in and help where needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Prefer an Associates but related work experience will be considered.

Experience

Minimum 1 years of work experience with production facility processes and equipment.

Knowledge / skills

• Experience determining root cause and corrective action for quality defects (equipment, process, mold, etc.)
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the team:  Management, Engineering, Quality, Supervisors, Technicians, and Operators.
• Experience making training documents, power points, and excel sheets.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate individually and as part of a team.
• Must be very organized as you will have to juggle multiple task in one day 
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Willing to learn new skills and teach others.
• Other duties as assigned

Languages

English

Computer skills

Must be very strong using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and  Outlook.     SAP experience preferred.

Attitudes

Proactive.  Very Organized.  Ability to communicate and coordinate. Willing to learn and teach others.  Cooperate as part of a team. Take on technical lead role.

Work site / Dept.

Roanoke, VA / Engineering Department

Other requirements

Flexible to work any shift as required.