Location: Mississauga, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $ 80,000-95,000 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Schedule: Shift flexibility, weekends, and overtime as required
As our next
Manufacturing Process Specialist, you'll lead the development and continuous improvement of assembly processes, equipment, tooling, and production flow. Your expertise in
automated assembly, process capability, root-cause analysis, and automotive quality systems will be critical in improving product quality, operational efficiency, cost performance, and production readiness.
What You'll Be Doing- Lead the development and improvement of assembly processes and associated manufacturing operations
- Evaluate equipment, tooling, process sequence, and workflow alternatives
- Improve the utilization of personnel, materials, machinery, tooling, and facility resources
- Lead cross-functional implementation of new manufacturing processes and process improvements
- Improve current assembly cells through stronger process capability, process control, cost control, tooling performance, and productivity
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, technical resources, and suppliers to ensure timely project completion
- Support plant objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Develop and maintain setup instructions, parameter sheets, setup checklists, and machine logs
- Develop and maintain perishable-tooling control systems
- Conduct process capability analyses and implement improvement actions
- Develop predictive and preventive maintenance checklists and audit sheets for fixtures and tooling
- Complete Run at Rate testing in collaboration with Manufacturing Operations
- Prepare daily assembly-line reports documenting root causes, corrective actions, and continuous improvement progress
- Identify complex technical issues, determine root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Monitor assembly-line performance, including cycle time, First Time Through, scrap, and quality results
- Support error-proofing improvements to reduce internal and customer defects
- Identify and evaluate new manufacturing technologies that improve quality and efficiency
- Support tooling-performance improvements to reduce costs and production interruptions
- Maintain project costs in accordance with approved budgets
- Ensure customer deliverables for APQP, PPAP, and production startup are completed accurately and on time
- Ensure compliance with applicable Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Production Management Systems
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What We're Looking For- Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Equivalent combination of technical education and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered
- Hands-on experience supporting automated assembly operations
- Experience with automotive assembly processes and high-precision components
- Understanding of process capability, process control, tooling performance, and production optimization
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Run at Rate, and automotive quality requirements
- Understanding of IATF 16949 quality-system requirements
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and structured problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or comparable process-improvement methodologies
- Strong computer skills and ability to work with manufacturing data and technical documentation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously
- Ability to lead and influence effectively across organizational levels
- Willingness to work assigned shifts, weekends, and overtime as required
Bonus Points If You Have- Experience with automotive powertrain assembly applications
- Knowledge of CNC systems and machining processes
- PLC programming or troubleshooting experience
- Experience with FANUC or ABB robotic systems
- Experience with inline gauging and automated measurement systems
- Experience with leak-testing and vision-inspection systems
- Knowledge of auxiliary assembly processes and automated material handling
- Lean Six Sigma certification or formal continuous-improvement training
- Experience supporting capital-equipment implementation and production launches
How to ApplyApply online at
www.johnsonelectric.com. We can't wait to meet you!
What We OfferJohnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset, our people, can flourish.
