APQP Quality Manager

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

About the Role

Marmon/Keystone is seeking an APQP Quality Manager (Advanced Product Quality Planning) to lead our North American approach to technical risk management customer requirement flow-down and launch execution across our metals service center and value-added processing network.

This position can be remote in the greater Chicagoland area or located in our Bolingbrook IL Temperance MI or Houston TX facilities. Targeted compensation: $115-135k depending on experience level.

Unlike traditional product design roles this position focuses on interpreting customer-supplied blueprints specifications and metal standards and ensuring those requirements are effectively executed through a combination of internal processing and strategic outsourcing. You will lead a team of APQP Engineers and play a critical role in supporting OEM and Tier 1 customer growth.

What Youll Do

• Lead APQP execution across the U.S. Canada and Mexico

• Ensure accurate interpretation and flow-down of customer requirements (prints specs ASTM standards)

• Oversee:

  • Feasibility reviews

  • Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) and Control Plans

  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and approvals

• Partner with sales on complex OEM opportunities to assess manufacturability and risk

• Align internal operations and external processors to meet customer expectations

• Drive reduction in quality escapes Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) and cost of poor quality

• Lead and develop APQP Engineers

• Travel expectations across North America approximately 30-40%

What Were Looking For

• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing quality APQP or supplier quality

• 3 years experience in proven leadership and cross-functional influence

• Demonstrated experience with:

  • Blueprint reading & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Control Plans

• Experience in machining fabrication or metals processing environments

• Background supporting OEM or Tier 1 customers

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Manufacturing Industrial) or equivalent technical experience

• Preferred certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Six Sigma Green/Black Belt GD&T APQP Core Tools

Why Join Us

• Immediate Day-One Benefits medical dental vision 401(k) with Roth option and company-paid life/STD/LTD.

• Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks) and Tuition Reimbursement after one year.

• A legacy brand backed by Berkshire Hathaway with the resources of a global leader and the entrepreneurial spirit of a modern competitor.

• A performance-driven culture that rewards initiative innovation and results.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Sponsorship for work authorization (e.g. H-1B green card etc.) is not available.

Marmon/Keystone LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex including sexual orientation and gender identity national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law

Pay Range:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental vision 401k matching and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.