Quality Engineer
Company Name
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Blacksburg, VA, United States
Basic
Posted 1 day ago
company
About Wolverine Advanced Materials
Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.
Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.
Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.
Center 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.
For more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com .
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About the role
The 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.
This position is located in Blacksburg, VA and is not telework eligible.
What you'll do
• Prepare required PPAP documentation, including PFMEA, control charts, capability studies, dimensional data, and certifications.
• Collect and analyze statistical data related to process performance; report on and recommend areas for improvement.
• Lead 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.
• Review specifications, blueprints, and customer requirements, and develop associated inspection procedures.
• Support the Quality Manager with monthly reporting and provide weekly/monthly quality reports to the organization.
• Serve as Quality Manager or Department Head in the Quality Manager's absence.
• Support the organization's IATF 16949 Quality Management System, including internal and external auditing.
• Monitor incoming (receiving) quality and provide direction and training on inspection and disposition of incoming product.
• Design part-specific gauges and fixtures and participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Support the facility's measurement systems, including MSA, calibration, annual validations, and workforce training.
• Supervise and mentor Quality Lab and Auditing personnel and activities.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in related field.
• Experience in Quality Engineering; a metallurgical background is a plus but not required.
• Strong knowledge of and experience applying problem-solving and statistical tools, including DOE, FMEA, Six Sigma, internal IATF 16949 auditing, Control Plans, Corrective Action Reporting, MSA/Gage R&R, APQP, PPAP, Lean methodologies, and Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• ASQ certification (CQE, CQM, or SSBB) preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and multi-task while maintaining established quality standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of personnel, including customers.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to customers and suppliers as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods (4–8 hours depending on workflow). Ability to walk on the production floor, between workstations, storage areas, and equipment. Capacity to bend, reach, and crouch to access low or high shelves. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 40lbs.
**Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company**
Salary Range: $75,000-$110,000
Bonus and competitive benefits.
Coating Line Team Lead
Company Name
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Blacksburg, VA, United States
Basic
Posted 1 day ago
company
About Wolverine Advanced Materials
Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.
Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.
Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.
Center 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.
For more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com .
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About The Role
As the Coating Line Team Lead in our 76462 Manufacturing department, you will be responsible for leading a production team on a continuous or fixed shift to safely and efficiently operate coating line equipment. You will coordinate daily activities on the line, ensure adherence to standardized work, and support the Shift Supervisor in meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and productivity goals. This role is hands-on and shop-floor based, requiring regular interaction with team members, active participation in production tasks, and the ability to train and develop others while maintaining high operational standards.
What You'll Do
Lead the coating line team during assigned shift to meet daily Safety, Quality, Delivery, and productivity targets. Conduct attendance roll call at the start of the shift and promptly inform the Shift Supervisor of any team member absences or coverage issues. Review the daily production board and previous shift handoff information to ensure clear communication of Safety, Quality, and Delivery concerns and priorities. Coordinate and, when necessary, perform operation of dicer, mixer, blade mixer, weighing scales, and related equipment in accordance with standardized work. Relieve other employees within the department from duty as directed by the Shift Supervisor or as appropriate based on department needs. Develop, follow, and help maintain standardized work instructions with the assistance of the Shift Supervisor to support consistent, repeatable processes. Train team members on all aspects of standardized work, including Safety, Quality, and Delivery processes, and assist the Shift Supervisor in cross-training efforts. Support the maintenance and updating of the training matrix, documenting training completion, skill levels, and cross-training progress for team members. Audit standardized work for compliance with Safety, Quality, and output requirements; identify deviations, take immediate corrective actions within authority, and follow escalation protocols as required. Monitor line performance and product quality, escalating issues to the Shift Supervisor or appropriate support functions when necessary. Promote and model safe work practices, including adherence to PPE, housekeeping standards, and safe equipment operation. Assist in problem-solving activities on the floor, contributing to root cause identification and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Participate in or lead on-the-job trainings, workshops, and benchmarking activities; share best practices and learnings with the team. Use basic computer systems and keyboards to access work instructions, training records, production boards, and other production-related information. Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and other support teams to minimize downtime and ensure smooth, continuous operation of the coating line. **Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company
Qualifications
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard use to access and update production and training information. Experience operating production equipment such as dicer, mixer, blade mixer, and weighing scales, or similar manufacturing machinery. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and standardized work documents. Ability to write simple correspondence and basic reports or log entries related to production, training, or incidents. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to team members, supervisors, and other employees. Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret basic charts and bar graphs related to production and quality. Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Willingness and ability to work any continuous or fixed shift schedule, including any day of the week, as required for operation of the position. Willingness to work mandatory overtime as implemented by management. Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to attend or lead trainings, workshops, or benchmarking activities as needed. Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, talk, hear, and smell (to detect abnormal odors) while performing job duties. Ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms to operate equipment and handle materials. Ability to occasionally sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required by production tasks or equipment access. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds safely and repeatedly as needed. Visual capabilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, as required for safe equipment operation and inspection tasks. Demonstrated reliability, strong communication skills, and willingness to take a lead role on the production floor.
Electrician
Company Name
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Blacksburg, VA, United States
Basic
Posted about 1 month ago
company
About Wolverine Advanced Materials
Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.
Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.
Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.
Center 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.
For more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com .
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About the role
The Electrician will plan layouts, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatuses, and control equipment by performing the following duties.
What you'll do
1. Plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access to future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
2. Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before the completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
3. Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit.
4. Pulls wiring through conduit.
5. Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
6. Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
7. Installs control and distributions apparatuses such as switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels.
8. Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.
9. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
10. Observes functioning of installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and needs for adjustment, relocation, or replacement.
11. Recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
12. Adjusts, calibrates, aligns, and modifies circuitry and components and records effects on unit performance.
13. Repairs faulty equipment or systems.
14. Notifies supervisor of safety or quality concerns.
15. Assists Maintenance Mechanic in plant mechanical repairs.
16. Enters logs of all work orders into Plexus.
17. Cleans tools, equipment, machines, and work area.
18. Performs other duties as assigned through supervisor.
The above is intended to describe the general content of, and the requirements for, the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Qualifications
· Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year-college or technical school. Masters or Journeyman certification required. Knowledge of basic computer and keyboard use. Blueprint reading skill required. Industrial Maintenance Background required.
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, and commission, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
· Ability to troubleshoot using PLC software/knowledge
· Ability to work within NFPA 79 wiring standards
· Ability to work within NFPA 70E Arc Flash standards
· Knowledge of NEC 2010
· Ability to work any continuous of fixed shift schedule including any day of the calendar week as required for operation of the position and mandatory overtime as implemented by management.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
**Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company
Key Behavioral Traits for Success:
· Safety – Always has safety as their priority; is comfortable addressing safety deficiencies with other employees; and functions as a safety advocate.
· Quality – Able to maintain high standards; do work right the first time and inspect material for flaws; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.
· Attention to Detail – Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes, concentrate on routine work details, and maintain a system of records.
· Interpersonal Communication Skills – Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and seek opinions from coworkers; and display team spirit.
· Good Attendance – Must maintain favorable attendance standing.