Plasman Looking for Gauge Engineer – New Model at Windsor, Ontario, Canada Full Time

One Company, One Driving Force

Plasman is a leading global automotive and manufacturing company with several locations across North America and Europe. 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.

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 have built is our workforce. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. We are Plasman. And we are One Driving Force.

Plasman Global Headquarters is immediately seeking a new member to join our team as:

Gauge Engineer – New Model

The Gauge Engineer or designate will engage with Program Management, Advanced Quality Engineering and Purchasing to ensure that new check fixtures are designed, built, and delivered for new model launch programs according to internal and customer expectations and timelines by effectively managing suppliers.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Manage the development of the best possible design and creation of new fixtures by defining problems, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Manage Master Timeline milestones related to check fixtures to ensure milestones are achieved and meet internal and customer requirements.
• Responsible for sourcing of final/finished goods and WIP fixtures.
• Oversee the changes to final/finished goods and WIP fixtures during development activities prior to mass production (e.g., engineering changes).
• Develop preliminary/final designs with fixture suppliers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with appropriate personnel in cross-functional teams to review job build details.
• Participate in and support first trial activities.
• Responsible for scheduling and attending the Gauge R&R at the fixture builder.
• Manage the APQP process specifically addressing communication/execution of countermeasures related to Gauge R&R and Gauge Build issues as required.
• Provide technical expertise to support Advanced Quality Engineer and Program Manager related to fixture design/buy-off during interactions with the Customer as required.
• Review GD&T in collaboration with the customer and Advanced Quality Engineer.
• Create GD&T proposals in collaboration with the Advanced Quality Engineer and Program
• Ensure that a clean and safe work environment is always maintained.
• Assist in any way to any employee, necessary to promote a successful operation emphasizing

customer satisfaction.

• Ensure personal awareness and understanding of ISO 14001 and IATF16949 (includes ISO 9001) Standards, and company policies and procedures.
• During management system audit events provide evidence in support of conformance with applicable standards and procedures and participate in corrective action activities as necessary.
• Complete any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Or Designation Requirements

• Must possess a recognized Engineering Technical degree or diploma in a related area or equivalent industry experience.
• Preference for candidates with a university degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Must possess GD&T Certification.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ experience within the area of Gauge engineering, leading gauge designs and builds.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in order to best design and create new assembly fixtures.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective customer and supplier relationships.
• Expert knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledgeable in Integrated Manufacturing and Design related to both OEM and Manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read and understand 2D part prints and view 3D gauge designs.
• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of check fixtures.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships in cross-functional teams.
• Communicate effectively both written and verbal.

Other Requirements

• Proven project and time management skills.
• Ability to perform well in high pressure situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Capable of independent travel to, from and within designated regions.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Additional training requirements may be identified based on plant-specific location (municipality/province/state/country) and/or operational needs that are commensurate with the duties, expectations, and responsibilities of the role within the specific plant.
• Possess sound financial and business insights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Plasman is committed to offering a wide range of prospects to our employees, including competitive salaries, full-time permanent positions, benefits, company savings plans, recognition awards, hands-on training, upward mobility, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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.

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