Tier-one automotive supplier of lightweight structures and energy management systems
Shape Corp manufactures metal and plastic components for automotive OEMs, operating a manufacturing-heavy footprint (34 roles in production alone) with a tech stack anchored in production control (Plex, SAP, FANUC) and CAD/CAM (Mastercam). Active hiring across manufacturing, engineering, and ops—plus concurrent digital twin and continuous improvement projects—indicates a shift toward process automation and supply-chain optimization rather than new platform development.
Shape Corp is a privately held tier-one automotive supplier headquartered in Grand Haven, Michigan, serving OEM customers with engineered metal and plastic components. The company specializes in roll forming, injection molding, stamping, aluminum processing, and welding, with a portfolio focused on lightweight body structures, impact energy management, and pedestrian protection systems. With 1,001–5,000 employees across the U.S., Czechia, India, and Japan, Shape operates an integrated engineering and manufacturing business: their teams design, engineer, and manufacture components that meet OEM specifications and global regulatory standards. Active initiatives around digital twins, aluminum alloy qualification, and procurement transformation reflect an operational focus on reducing scrap, minimizing unplanned downtime, and scaling indirect procurement.
Plex (ERP), SAP, FANUC (industrial robots), Mastercam (CAD/CAM), Micrometer, and Microsoft Office suite. GMAW and GTAW welding processes are core manufacturing technologies.
Digital twin initiatives, lean manufacturing, aluminum alloy qualification, scrap reduction programs, new program launches, and a transformational procurement roadmap including supplier base consolidation and indirect spend optimization.
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