**Role Purpose**
**Key Responsibilities**
**Quality & Customer Requirements**
- Verify that engineering and production samples meet SAFE Sample and customer‐specific requirements.
- Prepare and submit PPAP documentation, ensuring alignment with all approved changes.
- Ensure PSW (Part Submission Warrant) is approved before the start of production.
**Process & Risk Management**
- Support design and manufacturing functions during all stages of the CAPM process; participate in stage‐gate and program reviews.
- Identify program risks using PFMEA, past concerns, and lessons learned.
- Contribute to the creation and deployment of Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans.Lead and coordinate Product Launch Quality Reviews (PLQR) and related improvement plans (PLQIP).
**Launch Excellence & Continuous Improvement**
- Train, implement, monitor, and close activities related to the **Initial Mass Production Quality Plan (SAFE LAUNCH)**.
- Support problem‐solving activities and ensure timely customer feedback regarding launch concerns.Build strong relationships with customers and support on‐site visits when needed.
**Experience & Essential Qualifications**
- University degree in Industrial,



Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- Advanced English required.
- 3-5 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Program Launching.
- Experience working in a Quality function.
- Manufacturing process knowledge.
- Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications (including GD&T;).
- Experience with ISO/TS ***** quality systems.
- Understanding of customer standards and specific requirements.
- Proficient in analysis tools including MSA, APQP, CAPM.
- Conducting Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA).
- Training in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma.Experience working with warranty data, warranty systems, and resolving warranty-related issues.
**What We Offer**
- A culture that values creativity, ownership, and continuous learning.
- Opportunities to lead impactful product launches and collaborate with integral teams.
- A work environment that supports innovation and recognizes contributions.
- The ability to grow your technical and leadership skills through high‐visibility projects.

📌 Advance Quality Engineer (Villagrán)
🏢 GKN Automotive
📍 Villagrán