#Join Our Team as an Assistant Manager, Automation at Johnson Electric!

**Location:**Mississauga, ON (Onsite)
**Department:**Engineering
Salary Range:$98,000 - 140,0000 CAD annual
**Vacancy Type:**Existing Position

As our nextAssistant Manager, Automation, you will support and coordinate engineering and tooling activities while contributing to automation, process development, and new program execution. You will play a key role in developing production processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring alignment between engineering, manufacturing, and business objectives.

##Why You’ll Love Working Here

-**Technological Leadership:**Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements. -**Work-Life Balance:**Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance. -**Recognition Programs:**Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions. -**Community Engagement:**Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives. -**Strong Leadership:**Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.

##What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinating Engineering and Tooling functions to support plant objectives
• Supporting design analysis, concept development, and new program launches
• Developing powdered metal production processes and tracking product metrics against business plans
• Maintaining product cost summaries and supporting cost‑reduction initiatives
• Creating and maintaining capacity plans, machine loading plans, and resource utilization models
• Analyzing workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layouts to maximize efficiency
• Supporting equipment, tooling, and process specification reviews with vendors and suppliers
• Collaborating with management, engineering, and production teams on manufacturing capabilities, schedules, and capacity analysis
• Applying statistical and analytical tools to forecast manufacturing requirements
• Working with tooling and engineering groups to improve products, tooling, and automation efficiency
• Analyzing production challenges and facilitating engineering or operational solutions
• Supporting development and review of new applications and product concepts
• Using analytical tools (e.g., FEA) to validate design concepts and assumptions
• Promoting best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within engineering
• Supporting employee training, development, and retention initiatives
• Championing APQP activities for new product launches at the plant level
• Ensuring compliance with all Quality, Environmental, and Safety Management Systems
• Performing additional duties as assigned by management

##What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Strong background in manufacturing, CNC machining, product development, project management, and customer design reviews
• Solid knowledge of process flow development, capacity planning, and resource utilization
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an automotive parts manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership, team‑building, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to develop and track efficiency and utilization targets against business plans

##Bonus Points If You Have

• Powder Metallurgy Technologist (PMT) Certification Level 1 or 2 (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience supporting automation or advanced manufacturing systems
• Exposure to APQP, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies

##How to Apply

Apply online at**www.johnsonelectric.com**— We can’t wait to meet you!

##What We Offer

Johnson 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. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish. Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

***Please note:***Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.