Quality Engineer

Shape Corp.•Tanner, AL

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer develops quality documentation, facilitates continuous improvement, and works with suppliers and customers to resolve quality or system issues. The role supports launch, manufacturing, and supplier quality activities, including APQP documentation, customer requirements, quality systems, inspection planning, problem solving, and supplier development. The position may also include other functions as directed by the leader.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field, or at least 3 years of experience, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment; equivalent work experience or certification may substitute for a degree.
Proficiency in GD&T and tolerance stack-up applications.
Knowledge of customer-specific program development, including AIAG Automotive Core Tools.
Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems, such as ISO 9001, TS16949, and IATF 16949.
Experience with product warranty documentation.
Proficiency in project management using Microsoft applications.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Ability to perform essential duties effectively; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop APQP documentation to support the Product Realization Process and customer requirements, including FMEA, MSA, SPC, and PPAP.
Maintain documentation in accordance with Shape Corp document control and retrievability specifications.
Interface with customer personnel to facilitate resolution of quality issues and concerns.
Participate in development and maintenance of formal quality systems, such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
Identify and train backup personnel to manage key tasks during absences.
Plan, support, and implement total quality management to support zero safe-launch findings before and after SOP.
Ensure appropriate inspection and containment plans are in place for the process value stream.
Confirm product quality through confirmation-phase exit.
Initiate control plans and training for inspection and gage instructions in accordance with Shape and customer-specific requirements.
Develop and control APQP documents through PPAP approval for new program launches.
Execute PPAP submissions and approvals for customer-initiated product changes.
Interpret customer-specific requirements and participate in GD&T development through the DFM process.
Manage gage procurement, including quoting, design approval, and customer approval; approve supplier gage designs and review and approve supplier PPAPs.
Maintain manufacturing APQP documentation in accordance with customer requirements.
Facilitate product and process change notifications according to AIAG and customer-specific requirements.
Train operators on current procedures relating to control plans, inspection, and gage instructions.
Analyze and interpret GD&T data and ensure compliance with process control plan requirements.
Lead problem-solving efforts for production quality issues and initiate actions and countermeasures to address obstacles and prevent or contain quality problems.
Design, specify, and implement quality-control sampling systems, testing mechanisms, and equipment.
Coordinate activities with external providers as required.
Facilitate supplier quality activities and liaise with launch or manufacturing quality when suppliers report actual or potential quality issues.
Work with external provider personnel to resolve quality issues and ensure interim and containment countermeasures are in place.
Coordinate continuous improvement activities with external providers and communicate Shape quality requirements to them.
Provide training and development opportunities to external providers in support of Shape and customer-specific requirements.
Monitor supplier performance, facilitate development plans, perform assessments and audits to applicable ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements, and provide input into external-provider selection.
Travel domestically and internationally as required.