Senior Advanced Quality Engineer
US Gestamp North America, US, US Gestamp
SR. ADVANCED QUALITY ENGINEER
Are you passionate about driving world-class quality and launching cutting-edge automotive programs? Gestamp is seeking a Senior Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality activities from product concept through full production approval, partnering with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing plants across North America and beyond.
What You'll Do
- Lead APQP activities including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and PPAP.
- Drive successful program launches from quality planning through approved PPAP.
- Interface directly with customers on quality strategy, GD&T reviews, fixture buyoffs, and launch readiness.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with Gestamp quality standards.
- Lead problem-solving activities, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support audits, engineering changes, tooling validation, and plant launch activities.
- Mentor and coach quality engineers across programs and facilities.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, GD&T, SPC, IATF 16949, and core quality tools.
- Proven leadership, project management, and customer-facing experience.
- ASQ or Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Spanish or German language skills are a plus.
Travel Requirements
This role could require significant travel to customer locations, supplier sites, and Gestamp manufacturing facilities to support program launches and quality initiatives.
Why Gestamp?
Join a global automotive leader where you'll have the opportunity to influence major vehicle programs, work with world-class customers, and play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help drive quality excellence at Gestamp.