Director of Quality

Mitchell Plastics; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts manufacturer in Kitchener is seeking a Quality Leader to oversee quality strategy across facilities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in automotive quality and expertise in IATF 16949 and ISO 14001. This full-time role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Benefits include competitive compensation, profit sharing, and more. Join the team to ensure best-in-class customer satisfaction and drive operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

RRSP match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Team Member Events

Qualifications

• 10+ years of automotive quality or engineering leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in IATF 16949, ISO 14001, APQP.
• Experience in injection molding and paint manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the corporate quality strategy.
• Oversee customer performance and corrective actions.
• Drive consistency across all manufacturing locations.

Skills

Automotive quality leadership

Engineering expertise

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-Secondary education in engineering

Tools

FMEA

SPC

8D

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Mitchell Plasticsis an award-winning and growing Company. Our key strength is that we offer our world-wide Automotive customers a single source alternative for all of their interior automotive plastic part needs.

As an Employer, we offer an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our growing “Best In Class” Team in the automotive industry today. We believe that our people are what makes us great and strive to offer our employees opportunities for advancement.Come join our Team, and learn first‑hand how you can contribute to our Innovation Inside!

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Quality Leader to provide strategic direction and leadership across all facilities of our Quality and Environmental Management Systems. This role is responsible for protecting the brand, strengthening customer confidence, and driving consistent, world‑class quality performance across all facilities. This position is the top Quality role in the company and a member of the Leadership Team. The role is based out of Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and lead the corporate quality strategy to achieve best‑in‑class customer satisfaction.
• Leading the Corporate Quality team and overseeing 7 manufacturing plants throughout Canada, USA and Mexico.
• Own customer performance, including scorecards, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure enterprise‑wide compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Lead cross‑functional improvement initiatives and support flawless new product launches.
• Drive consistency and best practices across all manufacturing locations.
• Oversee internal and external quality and environmental audits.
• Partner with executive leadership on quality risk, system effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Champion change management, certifications, and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 10+ years of automotive quality or engineering leadership experience.
• Post‑Secondary education in engineering
• Deep expertise in IATF 16949, ISO 14001, APQP, and core quality tools (FMEA, SPC, 8D, control plans).
• Strong understanding of automotive customer expectations and performance metrics.
• Experience in injection molding and paint manufacturing processes preferred.
• Proven ability to influence, lead, and drive results across multiple sites.
• Excellent executive‑level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to travel domestic and international (i.e., has valid passport and drivers’ license)

Employment Type: Full‑time

Hours of Work: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

Job Vacancy: This posting is intended to fill an open position

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• RRSP match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Team Member Events

Artificial intelligence may be used during the recruitment process to screen or assess candidate applications.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Mitchell Plastics and Ultra Manufacturing are committed to providing a barrier‑free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request. #joinmitchellplastics