
Senior Advanced Quality Engineer
Gestamp
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: United States
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About the role
- Lead and participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
- Act as a catalyst for growth by Mentoring & Coaching Quality Advanced Engineers.
- Serve as the primary technical interface with Customers on overall quality strategy.
- Leverage strong knowledge of Customer requirements and specifications.
- Mastermind the lifecycle of checking fixtures—from initial RFQs to successful buyoffs.
- Clearly document and communicate Gestamp’s elite quality expectations to suppliers.
- Drive quality improvements through documented quality loops.
- Coordinate parts show events, driving timely PPAP completion.
- Rapidly identify root causes of delays and expedite corrective actions.
- Utilize Gestamp’s proprietary procedures and systems to manage project quality.
- Participate in critical project audits and utilize advanced tools to measure quality metrics.
- Champion a successful project launch through seamless handoff to plant.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Technical degree preferred).
- A minimum of 5 years of Quality Engineering experience, ideally thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Bi-lingual skills (Spanish/German) are a significant plus, but not required.
- Mastery of GD&T, SPC, and quality tools including APQP, PPAP, IATF, and advanced Problem Solving.
- Deep knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000 is also a plus).
- ASQ Certification (CQE, CSSBB, or CQMgr) is highly preferred and respected.
- Demonstrated project management, facilitation, and hands-on problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development budget
- Home office setup allowance
- Global team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Quality EngineeringGD&TSPCAPQPPPAPIATFProblem SolvingQuality Management SystemsISO 9000Project Management
Soft Skills
MentoringCoachingCommunicationFacilitationProblem-solving
Certifications
ASQ CertificationCQECSSBBCQMgr