Quality Engineer: APQP, PPAP & Supplier Excellence

Shape Corp.; Trenton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. is seeking a Quality professional to develop APQP documentation and drive continuous improvements across the product realization process. You will coordinate FMEA/PPAP activities, maintain documentation, and interface with customers to resolve quality concerns.

The role emphasizes GD&T mastery, utilization of MSA/SPC tools, and leadership of supplier quality initiatives, including gage design and PPAP submissions. A strong quality system background is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience documenting APQP deliverables and customer requirements.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and practical use in DFM/PPAP contexts.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop APQP documentation to support Product Realization per customer requirements (FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP).
• Maintain documentation for Shape Corp quality systems and retrievability.
• Interface with customers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
• Participate in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Lead problem solving and train team members; manage back-up coverage.
• Coordinate gage procurement, PPAP reviews, and supplier quality activities.
• Assess external providers, audits, and performance against ISO/IATF standards.

Skills

APQP

MSA

SPC

PPAP

GD&T

Problem solving

Supplier quality

Job description

Shape Corp. is seeking a Quality professional to develop APQP documentation and drive continuous improvements across the product realization process. You will coordinate FMEA/PPAP activities, maintain documentation, and interface with customers to resolve quality concerns.

The role emphasizes GD&T mastery, utilization of MSA/SPC tools, and leadership of supplier quality initiatives, including gage design and PPAP submissions. A strong quality system background is essential.