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Advanced Quality Engineer

Gestamp Chattanooga

US Gestamp Mason, US, US Gestamp · Posted October 4, 2026

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Advanced Quality Engineer

Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to support new product launches, APQP activities, PPAP submissions, engineering changes, and customer quality requirements in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead APQP activities and PPAP approvals.

Support new product launches, prototypes, and engineering changes.

Participate in customer meetings and present quality results and action plans.

Develop and maintain quality documents, including Process Flows, PFMEAs, and Control Plans.

Manage checking fixture development and tooling validation.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality concerns.

Ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, and ISO standards.

Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve process capability and product quality.

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Q uali fications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field.

Automotive manufacturing experience.

Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and problem-solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why).

Experience supporting product launches and engineering changes.

Preferred:

Experience with stamping, welding, assembly, or automotive component manufacturing.

Knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive quality systems.

Customer-facing quality experience.

Core Tools certification or training.

Key Skills : APQP • PPAP • PFMEA • Control Plans • Root Cause Analysis • Product Launches • Automotive Quality Systems • Continuous Improvement • Customer Quality Management

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