Automotive Quality Engineer: APQP/PPAP Lead

ALMAG Aluminum Corp.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Health & Dental

Health Care Spending Account

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Company Events

Floater Days

Paid Holidays

Shift Premiums

Safety footwear reimbursement

Job summary

ALMAG Aluminum Corp. seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to lead automotive quality programs, from new product launches through PPAPs, to ongoing process improvement across manufacturing. You will manage QA documentation, CAPA, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure customer satisfaction.

The role demands deep expertise in AIAG Core Tools, GD&T, and ISO/IATF standards, with travel within Canada and the US. Competitive benefits accompany a strong, team‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of direct automotive manufacturing experience.
• Hands‑on experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP), continuous improvement, and systemic/product quality.
• Working towards ASQ certification for CQE.
• Certified Lead Auditor is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with customers on quality concerns and achieve positive resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and transfer of new products to production through APQP and PPAP processes.
• Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, process flows, and quality documentation.
• Conduct GR&R, capability studies, and data-driven reporting.
• Provide technical QA support to customers and sales teams.
• Drive corrective actions using 8D and problem‑solving tools.
• Develop check fixtures, gauges, and QA processes; support QMS implementation.
• Perform internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

GD&T

ISO 9001/IATF

Education

ASQ CQE Certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ALMAG Aluminum Corp. seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to lead automotive quality programs, from new product launches through PPAPs, to ongoing process improvement across manufacturing. You will manage QA documentation, CAPA, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure customer satisfaction.

The role demands deep expertise in AIAG Core Tools, GD&T, and ISO/IATF standards, with travel within Canada and the US. Competitive benefits accompany a strong, team‑driven environment.