Quality Engineering Specialist - Coating

Join Our Team as a Quality Engineering Specialist at Johnson Electric! Location: [Mississauga, ON] (onsite) Salary Range: $75K-85K annually Vacancy Type: Existing position As our next Quality Engineering Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of driving quality excellence across manufacturing operations. Your expertise in quality engineering, data analytics, and process improvement will be critical in ensuring product reliability, optimizing process performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Why You’ll Love Working Here: 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. Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development. What You’ll Be Doing: • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis for process and product quality issues • Drive Design for Quality and risk mitigation activities • Lead and maintain PFMEA and other quality planning tools • Implement and improve digital quality systems including real-time monitoring and analytics platforms • Design and execute capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) to improve process performance • Analyze process data to detect trends and prevent process instability • Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to improve process capability and compliance • Ensure adherence to QMS, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards • Lead and support internal audits, including system, process, and product audits • Act as the quality interface with customers and support investigations and reporting • Support supplier quality activities and corrective action processes • Develop and maintain Control Plans, inspection strategies, and quality standards • Ensure measurement system capability (MSA) and inspection method effectiveness • Provide hands-on support in production for troubleshooting and corrective actions What We’re Looking For: • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field • 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing (powder metallurgy preferred) • Strong knowledge of materials, processes, and analytical techniques • Experience with statistical tools (SPC, Minitab, JMP) • Experience with advanced quality systems and data analytics platforms • Strong problem-solving and communication skills • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally Bonus Points If You Have: • Experience with Python-based data pipelines and SQL databases for manufacturing data • Experience implementing real-time monitoring and predictive analytics systems • Powder Metallurgy Technologist (PMT) certification or willingness to obtain • Experience in automotive manufacturing environments • Experience with supplier quality and customer-facing roles 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 applicable legislation, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require 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.

The Quality Engineering Specialist will lead continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis, and maintain quality planning tools like PFMEA. They will also implement digital quality systems and collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure process capability and compliance with international standards.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, specifically with statistical tools and quality systems, is required.

• Flexible working hours • Recognition programs • Community engagement opportunities • Professional development

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• Quality engineering
• Data analytics
• Process improvement
• Root cause analysis
• PFMEA
• Statistical process control
• Minitab
• JMP
• IATF 16949
• ISO 9001
• ISO 14001
• Measurement system analysis
• Control plans
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Materials science
• Materials Science
• Process Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Risk Mitigation
• Planning
• Supplier Quality Management
• Metallurgy
• Quality Management Systems
• Analytical Techniques
• Data Analysis
• Auditing
• Automotive Manufacturing
• ISO 9000 Series
• Chemical Engineering
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Creativity
• Leadership
• International Automotive Task Force
• Innovation
• ISO 14000 Series
• Problem Solving
• Python (Programming Language)
• Legislation
• Manufacturing Operations
• Systems Of Measurement
• Operations
• Powder Metallurgy
• Predictive Analytics
• Statistical Process Controls
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Visionary
• Process Improvement

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Data & Analytics
• Quality Engineering Specialist
• Product Quality Engineer
• Industrial and Production Engineers
• Validation Engineers
• Industrial Engineers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week