APTIV

Customer Advanced Quality Engineer

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND

In-Office

Expert/Leader

Automotive

The Role

Leads customer and internal quality activities for new product development and launches. Reviews customer requirements, develops APQP documentation, manages FMEA and control plans, leads quality workshops and audits, drives corrective actions and nonconformance resolution, and supports PPAP, production part approval, and flawless start of production. Partners with cross-functional teams and customers to mitigate quality risks, implement error-proofing, maintain compliance, and achieve continuous process improvement.

Summary Generated by Built In

Customer Advanced Quality Engineer
Your Role

The CAQE’s responsibilities include Designing Quality standards, Inspecting materials and Equipment, Processes and Products, Developing Quality Control systems, and determining corrective actions. Work with Managers and Supervisors to implement Quality measures

Debugging Skills & Issue Resolution with ownership, Manage your time effectively against your targets. Adhere to Company's Policies and Procedures, Emphasize and Support Continuous Process Improvement. Work in an agile development environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Review customer quality requirements and generate/support internal quality standards using APQP tools ( e.g. PFD, Control Plan)
Conduct Built in Quality workshop and track improvements until closure working with cross functional teams
Understand and provide interpretation of customer specific requirements
Participate in Project Gate reviews and development through the APTIV Product Development Process
Drive new program quality issues (POR, PCR, FTQ, etc.,) for improvement
Lead Material Review Board meeting on deviations and drive actions to resolve the non-conforming case
Manage lessons learnt for each new program and look across
Achieve Production Part Approval from customer and support Start of Production
Work and accomplish Flawless launches/ PPAP approval. Ensure the risk mitigation from the quality perspective
Ensure good DFMEA/PFMEA/ Control plans etc. for new products. Ensure the risk mitigation is done during the development process
Work with customers to understand their quality requirements. Maintain Zero ppm for first production parts on new product launches
Drive compliance to the Quality Operating System during product launch
Develop Error proof mechanism in line with Quality plan and addressing the CTQs

Your Background

Degree in Electronics/Mechanical
Experience 8 to 12 years
Knowledge in APQP process and standards (TS16949, PPAP, FMEA, Quality Plan)
End-to-end Quality representative for new product development from Business Win to SOP
Drive Past Lessons Learnt and drive implementation in new product with respective competencies
Direct Interface with Customer for CSR, APQP and PPAP
Liaison between Technical Center and product Manufacturing location
Risk assessment from quality viewpoint during each stage of product development cycle
Be part of project documentation ex : PFD, PFMEA, CP, Warranty cost Estimation, Customer sites tester Development
Lead Customer audits during development phases
Design background ( Electrical/Mechanical) is good

Why join Aptiv

You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits

Private health care (Signal Iduna) and Life insurance for you and your beloved ones
Well-Being Program that includes regular webinars, workshops, and networking events
Employee Pension Plan paid by the employer (you get + 3,5% on each gross salary)
Access to sports groups and Multisport card

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on—advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.
Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!
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Skills Required

Degree in Electronics or Mechanical Engineering
8 to 12 years of experience
Knowledge of APQP processes and standards, including TS16949, PPAP, FMEA, and Quality Plans
End-to-end quality representation for new product development from business win through start of production
Experience driving lessons learned and implementing improvements in new products
Direct customer interface for customer-specific requirements, APQP, and PPAP
Experience liaising between technical centers and product manufacturing locations
Experience conducting quality risk assessments throughout the product development cycle
Experience with project documentation such as PFD, PFMEA, control plans, and warranty cost estimation
Experience leading customer audits during development phases
Electrical or mechanical design background

APTIV Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about APTIV and has not been reviewed or approved by APTIV.

Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company contribution and competitive matching is described as a notable component of the total rewards package. Equity participation and performance bonuses are also positioned as part of long-term and variable compensation.
Healthcare Strength — Core coverage is portrayed as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program are also included as part of wellness support.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick days, and flexible time-off policies are included in the benefits mix. Flexible scheduling and remote-work programs further support time management and personal needs.