Senior Advanced Quality Engineer

Job description

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.