Advanced Product Quality Planning Engineer

APQP Engineer - Commuter Function Quality Pay Band E4 to M2 Role Responsible for driving the Advanced Product Quality Planning process for high-volume, highly competitive two-wheelers. This role navigates aggressive, fast-paced development cycles to ensure rapid time-to-market while guaranteeing the exceptional durability, reliability, and fuel efficiency expected by the commuter market. Collaborates closely with Cross-Functional Teams (CFT)—including Design Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales—to mitigate risks, eliminate defects, and ensure a flawless product launch. A purpose driven role for you Lead APQP execution for fast-paced commuter development cycles. Maintain aggressive program timing while ensuring strict quality deliverables for mass manufacturing. Collaborate with CFT to identify project risks across product development cycle and plan effective containment actions. Establish a robust feedback loop to feed Past Trouble Learnings back for DFMEA/PFMEA updates. Secure supplier base readiness through robust PPAP and targeted quality audits, ensuring suppliers can handle massive scale without defect. Assess and drive final launch readiness across all functions prior to mass production. Establish rigorous quality gates and validation Exposure of Global Export projects handling A Day in the life Stakeholder management across all levels & grades of employees Transforming the mind-set from current focus on quantity of work to quality of work Collaborate with internal stakeholders for Alignment on premium cosmetic specifications, Quality targets and integrating Past Trouble Learnings (PTDB), Coordinating supplier readiness, tracking APQP milestones, Executing early production containment, and establishing rigorous quality gates for New Product Launch, Translating Voice of Customer (VOC) and premium segment expectations into measurable "Perceived Quality". Collaborate with external stakeholders for Supplier Trainings & skill enhancement, and driving containment actions for project risks, Capability development of Quality team Academic Qualification & Experience B.Tech with 4 yrs of experience Technical Skills/Knowledge ● Core tools: FMEA, PPAP and SPC ● Commuter Specific Methodologies & Launch Frameworks ● Quality Auditing: Experience conducting process, product, and system audits (e.g., VDA 6.3, Layered Process Audits (LPA), or supplier quality assessment ● Quality Software: Proficiency in statistical and PLM/QMS software such as Minitab, IQ-FMEA, Teamcenter, SAP, Windchill, or Pilgrim. ● Commuter Cosmetic & Paint Standards: Experience navigating aesthetic requirements, including Validation Level 1 (VL1) & Level 2 (VL2) paint/finish validation and Cosmetic Validation Report (CVR) processing ● Floor Audits & Scorecards: Executing Layered Process Audits (LPA) and evaluating "Quality of Event" scorecards with NPD and R&D teams to gauge overall launch readiness. Behavioural Skills ● Strong interpersonal skill ● Conflict resolution ● Effective communication skills ● Assertiveness ● Critical thinking & intellectual capabilities to analyse problems What will it be like to work for Hero As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 years , Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best. About Hero Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Company's global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG). Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero. Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI). Hero MotoCorp's Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action. Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is India's flag bearer in global rally racing.