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Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.\nCenter Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge.\nFor more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com.\nAbout the role\nThe Quality Engineer supports, plans, develops, implements, and maintains WAM's quality systems and procedures throughout the manufacturing process at our Blacksburg, Virginia plant. This role manages and mentors' quality lab activities and personnel, and drives quality improvement plans based on the collection, organization, and analysis of process-related data. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, develop effective corrective actions, and drive sustainable process improvements.\nThis position is located in Blacksburg, VA and is not telework eligible.\nWhat you'll do\nPrepare required PPAP documentation, including PFMEA, control charts, capability studies, dimensional data, and certifications.\nCollect and analyze statistical data related to process performance; report on and recommend areas for improvement.\nLead and support problem solving of customer complaints using root cause analysis and tools such as 5 Whys, 8D, and Fishbone to resolve and prevent recurrence.\nReview specifications, blueprints, and customer requirements, and develop associated inspection procedures.\nSupport the Quality Manager with monthly reporting and provide weekly/monthly quality reports to the organization.\nServe as Quality Manager or Department Head in the Quality Manager's absence.\nSupport the organization's IATF 16949 Quality Management System, including internal and external auditing.\nMonitor incoming (receiving) quality and provide direction and training on inspection and disposition of incoming product.\nDesign part-specific gauges and fixtures and participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).\nSupport the facility's measurement systems, including MSA, calibration, annual validations, and workforce training.\nSupervise and mentor Quality Lab and Auditing personnel and activities.\nThe above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. 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