Sr. Advanced Quality Engineer

Gestamp

About The Position

As a Senior Advanced Quality Engineer at Gestamp, you are the bridge between vision and reality. Working in elite collaboration with our Suppliers, Gestamp manufacturing plants, and prestigious Customers, you will be the architect of success for our most critical projects. You will own the journey from initial quality concept to final approved PPAP, ensuring every milestone is met with precision and excellence.

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.
Technical Expertise: Mastery of GD&T, SPC, and quality tools including APQP, PPAP, IATF, and advanced Problem Solving.
Lean Mindset: The ability to thrive and lead within a team-based, lean manufacturing ecosystem.
Standards Excellence: Deep knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000 is also a plus).
Leadership Presence: Demonstrated project management, facilitation, and hands-on problem-solving skills.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual skills (Spanish/German) are a significant plus, but not required.
Professional Credentials: ASQ Certification (CQE, CSSBB, or CQMgr) is highly preferred and respected.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Lead and participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including PFMEA, Pre-Production Control Plans, Flow Diagrams, and In-Process Inspection Sheets.
Mentorship: Act as a catalyst for growth by Mentoring & Coaching Quality Advanced Engineers, shaping the next generation of talent.
Customer Ambassadorship: Serve as the primary technical interface with Customers on overall quality strategy, GD&T reviews, checking fixture design, and high-stakes buyoff activities.
Technical Authority: Leverage your strong knowledge of Customer requirements and specifications to provide world-class technical and administrative project support.
Precision Engineering: Mastermind the lifecycle of checking fixtures—from initial RFQs and design reviews to successful buyoffs and passing gage R&Rs.
Supplier Excellence: Clearly document and communicate Gestamp’s elite quality expectations to our global supplier network.
Quality Transformation: Drive quality improvements through documented "quality loops," evaluating pre-production assemblies to achieve flawless tooling buyoffs.
Project Command: Coordinate "Teiletisch" (parts show) events, driving timely PPAP completion to ensure tooling recovery and project momentum.
Problem Solver: Rapidly identify root causes of delays and expedite decisive corrective actions.
System Mastery: Utilize Gestamp’s proprietary procedures and systems to manage project quality with clinical efficiency.
Auditing & Analytics: Participate in critical project audits and utilize advanced tools like GPCS to measure and report on quality metrics.
Launch Leadership: Champion a successful project launch through a seamless handoff to the plant, managing engineering changes and closing all open issues with authority.
Continuous Evolution: Define and implement strategies to support lean manufacturing principles and integrate "Lessons Learned" into our DNA.