§ PRODUCTS / 04 / AUTOMOTIVE
TIER 2 · ENGINEERED-TO-SPEC · PPAP-READY

Tier 2 plastic
engineering.
Engineered to your spec.
Qualified to your standard.

PTM engineers plastic components, dunnage, and returnable systems for Tier 1 automotive suppliers across U.S. and Canadian programs. PPAP-ready submission packages, ±0.05 mm dimensional tolerance, AI-vision QA on every production run, and ISO 9001 quality systems backing every program.

ISO 9001 PPAP-READY ±0.05 MM TOLERANCE AI-VISION QA LOT TRACEABILITY
§ 02 / CAPABILITIES / WHAT WE ENGINEER

Four capability domains.
One engineering bench.

We engineer to your spec across four operational domains. Every program starts with your CAD or your problem statement — and ends with PPAP-ready production.

FIG. B.1 H L

Logistics & Dunnage

Returnable containers, dunnage trays, line-side bins, and inter-plant transport systems engineered for plant-floor cycle counts and rough-handling environments.

RETURNABLE STACKABLE CUSTOM-SIZED ±0.5 MM
FIG. B.2 ±0.05

Engineered Components

PPAP-ready engineered plastic parts that go into the vehicle or sub-assembly. From clips and brackets to custom housings — your CAD, our manufacturing.

PPAP-READY ±0.05 MM LOT TRACEABILITY CUSTOM CAD
FIG. B.3 CYCLES 100+

Pool-Grade Returnables

Closed-loop returnable systems for OEM-Tier 1 transport, parts pools, and inter-plant logistics. Engineered for high-cycle service life with full lot traceability.

100+ CYCLES POOL-GRADE CLOSED-LOOP TRACEABLE
FIG. B.4 YOUR CAD · OUR MFG

Custom to Your Spec

Anything that's plastic and has to work in your program. Bring CAD, a problem statement, or a competitor's part — we'll engineer the PTM equivalent and run PPAP.

BRING CAD BRING PROBLEM BRING PART
HAVE A SPEC OR A PROBLEM IN MIND?
A PTM engineer reviews your CAD within one business day.
Submit an RFQ
§ 03 / CREDENTIALS / NUMBERS NOT MARKETING

Measured.
Not marketed.

Aggregated metrics across PTM's active automotive program portfolio. Specific program details available under NDA.

§ 01 / ACTIVE PROGRAMS
40+
Automotive Programs
In Production
Across Tier 1 partners in U.S. and Canadian markets.
§ 02 / PARTNER COVERAGE
12+
Active Tier 1
Partnerships
Long-term contracts with leading automotive Tier 1 suppliers.
§ 03 / PPAP SUCCESS
100%
PPAP Submission
Approval Rate
First-time approval across active program portfolio.
§ 04 / TOLERANCE
±0.05
Millimeter
Dimensional Tolerance
AI-vision verified on every production run.
ISO 9001
Quality Management
Certified
PPAP
Submission Package
Ready
AI-Vision QA
99.94% Inspection
Production-Run
Lot Traceability
100% Traceable
Production-To-Ship
§ 04 / PROGRAMS / ANONYMIZED PROOF

Programs in production
today.

Anonymized program profiles from PTM's active automotive portfolio. Names withheld per NDA — full case studies available on request.

§ PROGRAM A

Transmission Component Supplier

Custom dunnage program for transmission case returnable transport. Multi-plant routing, full lot traceability, 100% PPAP first-time approval.

4 YEARS 50K+ UNITS/YR ±0.05 MM
§ PROGRAM B

Interior Tier 1

Engineered plastic clips and fasteners for seat assembly programs. CAD-to-production in under 90 days, ongoing PPAP submissions.

6 YEARS 200K+ UNITS/YR PPAP-READY
§ PROGRAM C

Cold-Chain Electronics

Custom protective housings for electronic control units shipped through cold-chain logistics. −40 °C to +60 °C tested.

3 YEARS 80K+ UNITS/YR TEMP-RATED
§ PROGRAM D

Chassis Tier 1

Reinforced returnable containers for chassis component pool. Closed-loop pool with full cycle traceability per container.

5 YEARS 12K POOL FLEET 150+ CYCLES
§ PROGRAM E

Powertrain Tier 1

Custom-engineered protective trays for machined components in transit. AI-vision QA on every unit before ship.

2 YEARS 100K+ UNITS/YR ±0.05 MM
§ PROGRAM F

Aftermarket Returnable

Inter-plant returnable system for aftermarket parts distribution. Stackable, nestable, designed for 200+ trip cycles.

7 YEARS 25K POOL FLEET 200+ CYCLES
WANT THE FULL CASE STUDY ON A PROGRAM SIMILAR TO YOURS?
We'll walk you through it under NDA.
Book Engineering Consult
§ 05 / QUALITY / END-TO-END PROCESS

From CAD to ship.
Every unit qualified.

Every PTM automotive program runs through the same five-stage quality process. PPAP submission packages prepared per Tier 1 requirements; AI-vision inspection on every production unit; lot traceability from raw resin to shipped part.

01
Design Review
  • CAD review
  • DFM input
  • PPAP plan
02
Tooling Validation
  • First-article inspection
  • Tooling sign-off
  • Capability study
03
Production Run
  • AI-vision monitoring
  • ±0.05 mm verified
  • Lot ID stamped
04
QA Inspection
  • 100% inspection
  • Before ship
  • 0.06% escape rate
05
Ship & Trace
  • Lot ID to BOL
  • Full traceability
  • PPAP package
TOLERANCE
±0.05 MM ON EVERY DIMENSIONED FEATURE
AI-VISION QA
99.94% INSPECTION RATE · 0.06% ESCAPE RATE
LOT TRACEABILITY
RAW RESIN BATCH → PRODUCTION DATE → SHIP DATE
PPAP PACKAGE
PFMEA · CONTROL PLAN · MSA · DIMENSIONAL · CAPABILITY
§ 06 / ENGAGE / NEXT STEP

Three ways to
engage.

Whether you have a finalized CAD ready for RFQ, an early-stage problem to scope, or you want to audit our plant — there's a path that matches. An automotive engineer responds inside one business day.

§ 01 / FAST

Submit an RFQ

Send CAD, target volume, target year, and program requirements. You'll receive a feasibility response and indicative pricing inside one business day. PPAP package details on follow-up.

Response
< 1 BD
Best for
Finalized CAD
Submit an RFQ
§ 02 / DEEPER

Book Engineering Consult

Bring a problem statement, a competitor part, or an early-stage program. A PTM automotive engineer will review your spec, suggest design optimizations, and scope a development timeline.

Format
45-min call
Outputs
DFM + Scope
Book a Consult
§ 03 / TRIAL

Schedule a Plant Audit

Visit a PTM facility for a quality audit before committing to a program. We'll walk through tooling, AI-vision QA, lot traceability, and PPAP packages from active programs.

Format
On-site
Lead time
2 weeks
Schedule Audit
ISO 9001 · CERTIFIED PPAP · READY AI-VISION QA · 99.94% LOT TRACEABILITY · 100%
CONTINENTAL SHIPPING
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