Jobs at Shape Corp.

Develops and maintains APQP and quality documentation through product launches and PPAP approval. Leads launch, manufacturing, and supplier quality activities, including control plans, inspections, containment, problem solving, audits, and continuous improvement. Interfaces with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues, interprets GD&T and customer requirements, supports quality systems compliance, approves gage designs, trains operators and suppliers, and monitors supplier performance.

Manage strategy, development, and growth of automotive body-structure products (BIW). Lead engineering efforts, coordinate product marketing and strategic planning, maintain IP portfolio, mentor staff, conduct performance evaluations, and ensure product visibility and market positioning.

Design, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems using lean methods. Lead continuous improvement, launch support, PFMEA/DOE, data-driven quality assurance, and mid-sized projects while ensuring safety and ISO/TS compliance.

Manage cross-functional program teams through product realization, ensuring on-time launches, production readiness, and customer satisfaction. Lead PRP and engineering change processes, drive schedules, manage budgets, mitigate risks, support APQP/PPAP and FMEA activities, supervise engineers, and report program status to stakeholders.

Lead product development strategy and day-to-day direction for a global engineering and design team supporting a key automotive OEM customer. Build deep customer relationships, secure global resources, drive innovation, ensure engineering excellence, and act as primary liaison across Product Development, Sales, and Customer stakeholders.

Acts as the customer's voice on program teams to manage APQP, PPAP, and launch milestones. Develops FMEA, MSA, SPC, control plans, and inspection/containment strategies; coordinates supplier readiness, run-at-rate, gaging, and customer quality events; drives corrective actions and final PPAP signoff.

Develop, run, and modify CMM programs (Metrologic/PC-DMIS/PolyWorks) to layout and inspect metal and plastic parts and fixtures. Create reports to customer requirements, interpret blueprints and GD&T, troubleshoot programs, train operators, support fixture design reviews, perform calibration support, and assist with prototype manufacturing tasks when needed.

Operate, program, and set up CNC mills and lathes; read GD&T prints; edit and prove G-code; perform inspections, SPC-based adjustments, backups, and documentation; manage preset room and tooling; drive continuous improvement and support safe, lean manufacturing processes.

Design and verify new and changed mechanical components and systems for vehicle products. Serve as engineering representative to customer vehicle teams, apply manufacturing and materials fundamentals, and manage communication to meet development timelines. Support DFMEA, PPAP, and vehicle packaging activities for metal parts (BIW, frame).

Prepare and analyze cost accounting records, maintain costing and fixed asset modules, support quoting and job budgets, manage inventory valuation, assist audits, update procedures, and mentor backups.

Lead product development projects as engineering liaison between customers, design, CAE, and manufacturing. Manage CAD/CAE workflows, DFM/GD&T, DFMEA/DVP&R, prototype builds, supplier coordination, APQP/PPAP activities, and mentor junior engineers to support production launches and quality requirements.

Lead and support industrial development and plant launch activities: execute work packages, ensure production readiness and PPAPs, manage tooling and equipment procurement, conduct trials and Run at Rate, support FMEA and KPI tracking, coordinate with program and plant teams, drive continuous improvement and problem resolution to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Lead cross-functional program teams through product realization. Manage scope, schedules, budgets, engineering changes, supplier and customer interfaces, production readiness, APQP/PPAP compliance, risk mitigation, phase-gate reviews, and supervise/mentor quality and engineering staff.

Lead customer relationships and unify engineering, sales, and program execution to convert advanced-manufacturing capabilities into awarded business. Drive product development from concept to production, pricing, negotiations, strategic growth, and cross-functional accountability while supporting forecasting, profitability analysis, and team development.

Lead a strategic global customer relationship to drive long-term growth across mobility, AI, energy, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. Own account strategy, executive engagement, cross-functional alignment, commercial negotiations, financial performance, and early opportunity identification.

Manage regional account growth through business development, pricing strategy, customer relationship management, technical support, and cross-functional project leadership. Prepare financial analyses, maintain account documentation, drive cost optimization, and mentor junior team members while supporting forecasting, budgeting, and market research.

Serve as the customer's quality representative through program phases, driving APQP/PPAP deliverables, supplier readiness, GD&T/DFM activities, corrective actions, audits, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful product launches and compliance with customer-specific quality requirements.

Manage plant material handling, shipping/receiving, and production flow using PC&L and SES tools. Implement inventory layouts, kanban systems, AMR routes, and Leveling boards; staff, train, and develop the logistics team; monitor performance and drive improvements across plant functions.

Lead aluminum extrusion process optimization across billet loading, extrusion, downstream processing, and heat treatment. Drive continuous improvement, scrap reduction, DOE/SPC-based analysis, new product launches, tooling and capital specification, and mentor extrusion process experts while ensuring safety and compliance (ISO/TS, ITAR). Support quoting, PFMEA, and process maturation.

Lead customer-facing aerospace programs by coordinating customers, engineering, operations, and manufacturing. Manage scope, schedules, risks, documentation (PRP/APQP/PCR/ECN), and reporting. Create issue matrices, assign owners, track actions, coach team members, conduct evaluations, and ensure ITAR compliance while driving execution in a fast-paced environment.