APQP Quality Manager

Marmon/Keystone LLC<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—</span><span>you’ll</span><span> be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. </span><span>We’re</span><span> committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where </span><span>everyone’s</span><span> empowered to be their best.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Our Story<br>Since 1907, Marmon/Keystone, LLC (a Marmon Holdings/Berkshire Hathaway company) is a well-established player in the metals distribution sector, renowned for its consistent delivery of top-tier metal products and unparalleled customer service. Marmon/Keystone, LLC is comprised of 350+ full-time employees spanning over 20 locations throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. We are committed to optimizing, standardizing, and modernizing every aspect of our operations. Our mission is to drive excellence through innovation and efficiency, creating a workplace where growth knows no bounds. Our average employee tenure of 15 years reinforces our commitment to our employees’ career success and personal fulfillment!<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><b>About the Role</b></h2><h2>Marmon/Keystone is seeking an <b>APQP Manager (Advanced Product Quality Planning)</b> 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.</h2><p></p><h2></h2><h2>This hybrid position can be located in any of the following locations: Bolingbrook IL, Temperance MI, or Houston TX.   Targeted compensation: $115-135k depending on experience level.</h2><h2></h2><p></p><h2>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.</h2><h2></h2><p></p><h2><b>What You’ll Do</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Lead APQP execution across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico</h2></li><li><h2>Ensure accurate interpretation and flow-down of customer requirements (prints, specs, ASTM standards)</h2></li><li><h2>Oversee:</h2><ul><li><h2>Feasibility reviews</h2></li><li><h2>Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) and Control Plans</h2></li><li><h2>Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and approvals</h2></li></ul></li><li><h2>Partner with sales on complex OEM opportunities to assess manufacturability and risk</h2></li><li><h2>Align internal operations and external processors to meet customer expectations</h2></li><li><h2>Drive reduction in quality escapes, Return Material Authorizations (RMAs), and cost of poor quality</h2></li><li><h2>Lead and develop APQP Engineers</h2></li><li><h2>Travel expectations across North America approximately 30-40%</h2></li></ul><h2></h2><p></p><h2><b>What We’re Looking For</b></h2><ul><li><h2>5-7&#43; years of experience in manufacturing quality, APQP, or supplier quality</h2></li><li><h2>3&#43; years’ experience in proven leadership and cross-functional influence</h2></li><li><h2>Demonstrated experience with:</h2><ul><li><h2>Blueprint reading &amp; Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&amp;T)</h2></li><li><h2>Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans</h2></li></ul></li><li><h2>Experience in machining, fabrication, or metals processing environments</h2></li><li><h2>Background supporting OEM or Tier 1 customers</h2></li></ul><ul><li><h2>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial) or equivalent technical experience</h2></li><li><h2>Preferred certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, GD&amp;T, APQP Core Tools</h2></li></ul><h2></h2><p></p><h2><b>Why Join Us</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Immediate Day-One Benefits — medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with Roth option, and company-paid life/STD/LTD.</h2></li><li><h2>Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks) and Tuition Reimbursement after one year.</h2></li><li><h2>A legacy brand backed by Berkshire Hathaway with the resources of a global leader and the entrepreneurial spirit of a modern competitor.</h2></li><li><h2>A performance-driven culture that rewards initiative, innovation, and results.</h2></li></ul><p></p><p><i>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.</i></p><p></p><p></p><p><i>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</i></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Pay Range:</p>96,000.00 - 144,000.00<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, <span>candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes</span> as permitted or required by applicable law</span>.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">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 careers&#64;marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.</p>