QMP Manager
Become a Part of the Marelli team. We are a global independent automotive supplier with a passion for performance and speed. We are pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence.
Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli [Division] team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, pioneer innovation, [insert here division definition].
As a global yet fast-evolving company, we're looking for team members who want to grow and evolve with us.
About the Position:
We are looking for a QMP Manager to join the Quality, Lighting team, reporting directly to the QMP Manager.
This position is based at our office in Juarez,Chihuahua,Mexico.
As the QMP Manager at Marelli, you will be responsible/support/elevate.....
Your Responsibilities will be:
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New Project Quality Management
- Lead quality planning and execution activities for new programs and engineering changes.
- Ensure compliance with APQP methodology and customer-specific requirements.
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of:
- DFMEA and PFMEA
- Process Flow Diagrams
- Control Plans
- Quality Gate Reviews
- Drive PPAP preparation, submission, and customer approval.
- Participate in design reviews and product/process validation activities.
- Support project teams in achieving quality, cost, and timing objectives.
Program Launch Management
- Ensure readiness for successful SOP and production ramp-up.
- Lead launch quality assessments, Run@Rate activities, and launch audits.
- Identify product and process risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Monitor launch performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure lessons learned are captured and incorporated into future programs.
Customer Quality Interface
- Serve as the primary quality representative for customers during project development.
- Manage customer requirements, concerns, audits, and escalation processes.
- Coordinate responses to quality issues and customer complaints during project phases.
- Support customer visits and quality reviews related to new programs.
Supplier Quality Collaboration
- Work closely with Supplier Quality teams to ensure supplier readiness for new launches.
- Participate in supplier audits and qualification activities.
- Monitor supplier APQP/PPAP progress and quality performance.
- Support issue resolution and corrective action implementation with suppliers.
Compliance and Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with:
- IATF 16949
- ISO 9001
- Marelli Quality Standards
- Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR)
- Lead problem-solving activities using:
- 8D Methodology
- 5 Why Analysis
- Ishikawa (Fishbone)
- Root Cause Analysis tools
- Promote a preventive quality culture and continuous improvement mindset.
What Qualifications you will bring:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
- Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in automotive quality management.
- At least 3 years of experience leading quality activities for new product launches.
- Experience within Tier 1 automotive suppliers preferred.
- Strong background in product and process industrialization.
- Experience managing customer-facing quality activities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- PPAP Approval On-Time Rate.
- APQP Milestone Compliance.
- Launch Quality Performance.
- Customer PPM during launch phase.
- Number of launch-related quality incidents.
- Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) for new projects.
- Corrective Action Closure Rate.
- Customer Satisfaction Scores.
- Launch Readiness Assessment Results.
Authority
- Escalate quality risks that could impact product launch or customer satisfaction.
- Approve quality deliverables within the APQP process.
- Request corrective actions from internal departments and suppliers.
- Recommend launch delays or containment actions when critical quality risks are identified.
- Represent the quality organization in project decision-making forums.
Other skills that we would welcome:
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Technical Knowledge
- APQP
- PPAP
- FMEA (AIAG & VDA)
- MSA
- SPC
- Control Plans
- AIAG Core Tools
- IATF 16949
- ISO 9001
- Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR)
- GD&T (preferred)
- VDA 6.3 (preferred)
- Problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, RCA)
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Project management expertise.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Decision-making under pressure.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Languages
- Advanced English (required).
- Spanish proficiency preferred.
- Additional languages are considered a plus.
Expectations from you in this position:
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The QMP Manager – New Projects is expected to:
- Lead all project quality activities independently and proactively from project award through SOP and production stabilization.
- Ensure 100% compliance with APQP deliverables, customer requirements, and internal Marelli standards.
- Drive risk identification and mitigation early in the development process to prevent launch issues.
- Achieve on-time PPAP submissions and customer approvals.
- Foster strong relationships with customers, engineering teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Deliver flawless launches with minimal customer disruptions, warranty concerns, or quality incidents.
- Act as the voice of quality in project reviews and business decisions.
- Develop and maintain a high-performing team of Project Quality Engineers.
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Demonstrate strong leadership and ownership.Make data-driven decisions.Communicate effectively at all organizational levels.Challenge issues constructively and drive resolution.Maintain a customer-first mindset while balancing business objectives.Lead by example with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to quality excellence.
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Lighting business?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via https://jobs.marelli.com/
About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.