Quality Engineer

About the role

Pangeo Group is building Project North, a new aluminum die casting and machining plant in Vaughan, Ontario – our first die casting operation in North America. The plant brings together high-pressure die casting, foundry, CNC machining and assembly to supply automotive customers, and will operate to IATF 16949 requirements.

As Quality Engineer, you lead the quality side of new product development and launch, from prototype through PPAP and into ongoing production. This is a hands-on role through start-up and ramp: you will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Tooling, suppliers and customers to deliver every quality element of each program launch, and help build the quality systems, documentation and standards of a new plant from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Program launch and APQP

• Lead all programs launch activities from the quality perspective, and act as the decision maker on quality issues within your scope.
• Work with APQP and cross-functional teams on new and existing components to meet critical customer deadlines.
• Implement new procedures and processes at the prototype stage of product launches, in line with customer-specific requirements.
• Plan, prepare and submit PPAPs for new products and engineering changes on time and to customer requirements.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of customer product and engineering specifications.

Quality planning and documentation

• Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEAs and control plans, and the related quality documentation and procedures, both pre-launch and in production.
• Perform statistical studies (e.g., capability and measurement system analysis) and report results.
• Support fixture and gauge development and work independently with tooling subcontractors.
• Manage customer-sensitive documents and data with a high level of confidentiality.

Problem solving and continuous improvement

• Evaluate dimensional and quality issues on new programs using CAD, statistics and GD&T, and develop countermeasures with the project coordinator and customer.
• Lead root cause analysis using structured methods (5 Whys, 8D, 5 Phase), and review problem reports and responses to make sure issues do not recur.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction activities within the Quality department.

Customer, supplier and team coordination

• Act as the quality liaison between customers, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and subcontractors.
• Manage suppliers and resolve supplier quality issues.
• Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional team meetings.
• Assign and coordinate quality-related tasks with production personnel, and train and mentor quality and production staff on customer requirements and inspection methods.

Quality systems and compliance

• Support the implementation and maintenance of IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems, and customer-specific programs such as Ford Q1 and GM BIQS.
• Follow company policies and procedures, and all applicable health, safety and environmental requirements under Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or comparable post-secondary education or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, with knowledge of die casting, machining and assembly processes.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, GD&T, process flow diagrams, FMEA, control plans, statistics and fixture development.
• Advanced knowledge of IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015 and customer-specific requirements; experience with quality systems development.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability in a production environment using scientific and statistical techniques
• Proven root cause analysis skills (5 Whys, 8D, 5 Phase) and supplier quality management experience.
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, with strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime on short notice to meet customer and plant needs.

How the role is measured (your KPIs)

• Launch: PPAP submissions approved on time and first time.
• Customer quality: customer complaints, PPM and on-time closure of corrective actions (8D).
• Internal quality: scrap and rework rates on new programs.
• Documentation: PFMEAs, control plans and procedures complete and current.
• Audits: IATF 16949 and customer audit results.
• Suppliers: supplier quality issues resolved on time.

Working conditions

• Office-based role with regular time on the production floor, where you may be exposed to heat, noise, molten aluminum and moving machinery.
• Required PPE on the production floor includes safety glasses, hearing protection and safety footwear, as set out in the plant's PPE policy.

All team members are responsible for health and safety, environmental and quality system compliance. The duties above describe the general content of the role and are not an exhaustive list; other related duties may be assigned.

What we're looking for

• Safety first. You never trade safety for speed, on any job.
• Hands-on. You enjoy diagnosing problems and fixing them properly.
• Proactive. You spot problems before they cause downtime and take initiative without waiting for detailed instructions.
• Organized. You keep accurate records and leave equipment and work areas better than you found them.
• Builder mindset. You want to help set up a new maintenance department and its standards.

What we offer

• Life insurance
• Shift premiums
• Company events
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Group RRSP with company match
• Extended health, dental and vision care
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and professional designations
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities

Equal opportunity & accessibility

Pangeo Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, or disability.

Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI in hiring: we use artificial intelligence to screen and assess applications for this posting, in accordance with the job-posting disclosure requirements of Ontario's Employment Standards Act.

The compensation range above reflects the expected total compensation for this position, inclusive of performance bonus and standard employee benefits, and is provided in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual offers may vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.