Process Engineer - Electronics
About the role
Mitchell Plastics is 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 currently seeking a Process Engineer – Electronics with PCB assembly experience who enjoys solving real manufacturing problems and improving how things get built. Reporting to the Assistant Process Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer - Electronics will help to develop and optimize processes used to manufacture electronic assemblies. Working closely with Production, Engineering, and equipment suppliers, the Process Engineer – Electronics is a key player in the launch of new products, troubleshooting issues on the line, and continuously improving quality and efficiency. If you like working hands-on with manufacturing processes and seeing your improvements directly impact production, this role offers plenty of opportunity to make an impact!
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and validate PCB assembly processes including soldering, component placement, flashing/programming, and functional testing
- Support new product launches involving electronic assemblies, including process definition, equipment selection, and line setup
- Troubleshoot electrical and manufacturing issues on the production floor and implement corrective actions
- Develop and maintain test strategies for PCB assemblies such as in-circuit testing, end-of-line testing, and functional verification
- Analyze manufacturing data including cycle time, yield, labour standards, and scrap to identify improvement opportunities
- Implement error-proofing methods to prevent manufacturing defects
- Support software flashing and version control for electronic components used in production
- Act as the technical contact for PCB suppliers, equipment vendors, and test equipment providers
- Lead 8D or structured problem-solving investigations related to electronic assemblies
- Maintain documentation including process flows, work instructions, control plans, and PFMEAs
- Train production and technical teams on new equipment, processes, and quality requirements
Our Ideal Candidate:
- 2+ years of experience in PCB assembly or electronics manufacturing
- Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic production issues
- Understanding of assembly methods, fixturing, and automated assembly equipment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with structured problem-solving tools such as 8D or A3
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable working with manufacturing data and basic statistical analysis
Job Details: Salary Range:$85,000 - $115,000
**Employment Type:**Full-time
**Work Location:**100 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)
**Hours of Work:**8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
**Job Vacancy:**This posting is to fill an upcoming open position
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
Please note that we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in our candidate screening and recruitment process.
About Mitchell Plastics
Mitchell Plastics is a leading tier one supplier of automotive interior mechanisms and decorative components. As a full service supplier we provide our customers with concept, design, and development services as well as full product testing and validation. Our broad array of in house manufacturing capabilities allows Mitchell Plastics to provide unparalleled vertical integration so that we can provide our customers best in class product cost and quality. The passion for product and process innovation is part of our culture. Every one of our 2200 team members is part of this process. It is this passion that keeps our team engaged to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Corporate History 1997 – Started as Ultra Manufacturing Ltd. in Waterloo Ontario manufacturing injection molded components 1998 – A/C outlet manufacturing and painting 2001 – Corporate amalgamation with Mitchell Plastics 2002 – Troy Sales Office 2004 – Hydrographic decorating operation 2005 – Huntsville Alabama manufacturing operation 2006 – Moved Waterloo operation to larger manufacturing facility 2007 – Japan Sales Office 2011 – China Engineering Office 2013 – Charlestown Indiana operation. 2014 – Queretaro Mexico operation. Added UltraWrap process.
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Process Engineer - Electronics
About the role
Mitchell Plastics is 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 currently seeking a Process Engineer – Electronics with PCB assembly experience who enjoys solving real manufacturing problems and improving how things get built. Reporting to the Assistant Process Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer - Electronics will help to develop and optimize processes used to manufacture electronic assemblies. Working closely with Production, Engineering, and equipment suppliers, the Process Engineer – Electronics is a key player in the launch of new products, troubleshooting issues on the line, and continuously improving quality and efficiency. If you like working hands-on with manufacturing processes and seeing your improvements directly impact production, this role offers plenty of opportunity to make an impact!
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and validate PCB assembly processes including soldering, component placement, flashing/programming, and functional testing
- Support new product launches involving electronic assemblies, including process definition, equipment selection, and line setup
- Troubleshoot electrical and manufacturing issues on the production floor and implement corrective actions
- Develop and maintain test strategies for PCB assemblies such as in-circuit testing, end-of-line testing, and functional verification
- Analyze manufacturing data including cycle time, yield, labour standards, and scrap to identify improvement opportunities
- Implement error-proofing methods to prevent manufacturing defects
- Support software flashing and version control for electronic components used in production
- Act as the technical contact for PCB suppliers, equipment vendors, and test equipment providers
- Lead 8D or structured problem-solving investigations related to electronic assemblies
- Maintain documentation including process flows, work instructions, control plans, and PFMEAs
- Train production and technical teams on new equipment, processes, and quality requirements
Our Ideal Candidate:
- 2+ years of experience in PCB assembly or electronics manufacturing
- Experience troubleshooting electrical and electronic production issues
- Understanding of assembly methods, fixturing, and automated assembly equipment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with structured problem-solving tools such as 8D or A3
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable working with manufacturing data and basic statistical analysis
Job Details: Salary Range:$85,000 - $115,000
**Employment Type:**Full-time
**Work Location:**100 Washburn Drive, Kitchener, Ontario (on-site)
**Hours of Work:**8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday
**Job Vacancy:**This posting is to fill an upcoming open position
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
Please note that we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in our candidate screening and recruitment process.
About Mitchell Plastics
Mitchell Plastics is a leading tier one supplier of automotive interior mechanisms and decorative components. As a full service supplier we provide our customers with concept, design, and development services as well as full product testing and validation. Our broad array of in house manufacturing capabilities allows Mitchell Plastics to provide unparalleled vertical integration so that we can provide our customers best in class product cost and quality. The passion for product and process innovation is part of our culture. Every one of our 2200 team members is part of this process. It is this passion that keeps our team engaged to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Corporate History 1997 – Started as Ultra Manufacturing Ltd. in Waterloo Ontario manufacturing injection molded components 1998 – A/C outlet manufacturing and painting 2001 – Corporate amalgamation with Mitchell Plastics 2002 – Troy Sales Office 2004 – Hydrographic decorating operation 2005 – Huntsville Alabama manufacturing operation 2006 – Moved Waterloo operation to larger manufacturing facility 2007 – Japan Sales Office 2011 – China Engineering Office 2013 – Charlestown Indiana operation. 2014 – Queretaro Mexico operation. Added UltraWrap process.