With a rich history dating back over 45 years, Plasman is a leading global automotive and manufacturing company with several locations across North America and Europe. At Plasman, you will work with the world's best and brightest to shape the future of our global company. Our employees come from rich and diverse backgrounds working collectively together for the success of one company. We believe the most impressive thing we’ve built is our workforce. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. ™
We are Plasman. And we are One Driving Force.
Plasman is currently seeking a new member to join our ADVANCED MANUFACTURING LAUNCH team as a:
PROGRAM QUALITY ENGINEER
The Program Quality Engineer will lead and support product and process quality activities across program launches and sustaining manufacturing. This role partners with cross-functional teams including program management, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure product quality, drive continuous improvement, and meet customer part approvals and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage program-level quality activities from program kickoff through launch and into production, ensuring timely execution of quality plans and gate deliverables.
Ensure that product and process control documentation is compliant with requirements and/or contracts.
Lead cross-functional problem solving (8D, root cause analysis) for new model launch manufacturing issues; drive containment, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.
Work with suppliers to establish PPAP quality requirements and support supplier corrective action and continuous improvement efforts.
Support production launches by conducting process audits, performing first article inspections, and ensuring readiness of measuring systems and inspection equipment.
Coordinate and oversee product validation and testing activities with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution and compliance with requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality management systems and standards (ISO/IATF) and support internal and external audits as required.
Provide training and coaching to production and engineering teams on quality methods, inspection techniques, and problem-solving tools.
Post-secondary degree or diploma in engineering, quality, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing sector supporting program launches and production.
Demonstrated experience with FMEA, PPAP, control plans, APQP, and other automotive quality tools and deliverables.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional problem solving and implement effective corrective actions (8D, root cause analysis).
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and quality metrics; familiarity with Minitab or similar tools is an asset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously while meeting milestones and delivering results.
Knowledge of ISO/IATF quality management systems and experience supporting audits.
Experience with measurement systems analysis (MSA) and GD&T is preferred.
Plasman values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. We invest in our people and give them the tools they need to achieve success in their career.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.
Thousands of Innovative Minds. One Driving Force
Visit our website at plasman.com to see our capabilities and the culture that creates it.
With a rich history dating back over 40 years, our collaborative approach, work ethic and commitment have made us a global leader in automotive components. We believe the only thing that separates the possible from the impossible is perspective.
We are headquartered in Windsor, Canada, and Gothenburg, Sweden. With more than 4,300 employees worldwide, we operate manufacturing, engineering and sales locations in Canada, United States of America, Mexico, Sweden, Belgium, Norway, China, Germany and Japan.
Our product capabilities include single-source solutions for tooling, injection molding, chroming, paint applications and assembly—from concept to completion.
We have the capacity to handle whatever comes our way. In working with us, you’ll quickly discover a difference through our collaborative mindset that is supported by personal commitment and attention to detail. It’s who we are.
We have an unrivaled dedication to our work, our customers and each other. This allows us to provide innovative and powerful solutions and ensures that we deliver the right part, right when our customers need it, across the globe.
We Are Plasman, We Are ONE DRIVING FORCE
