Manufacturing Technician Specialist

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Technician Specialist at Johnson Electric!

Location: Mississauga, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position

As our next Manufacturing Technician Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of developing and improving finishing processes such as machining, grinding, hobbing, and densification. Your expertise in manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment programming, APQP, and continuous improvement will be essential to improving operational quality, efficiency, capacity, and cost performance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop master programs for finishing equipment and manufacturing processes
• Improve finishing operations through efficiency, quality, and capacity initiatives
• Implement manufacturing processes for current and new products
• Train new and existing manufacturing technicians on tooling setup techniques and process requirements
• Improve tooling performance through setup optimization, material changes, coating changes, and technical modifications
• Lead activities focused on reducing equipment and tooling setup times
• Develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and Standardized Work Instructions
• Participate in APQP teams supporting new part and product programs
• Review PFMEAs and implement continuous improvement activities to reduce Risk Priority Numbers
• Partner with Quality to investigate and resolve product and process concerns
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to determine root causes and corrective actions
• Prepare and present problem-solving progress and improvement results to management
• Track operational performance and develop action plans to improve equipment and process results
• Lead and participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities
• Develop projects to reduce product cost, lead time, scrap, tooling expenses, rework, and sorting activities
• Support the sourcing and evaluation of new manufacturing equipment
• Ensure new equipment complies with departmental requirements and machine specifications
• Ensure compliance with established machine safety, equipment design, and industry standards
• Prepare, revise, and maintain production operating procedures and standards manuals
• Ensure compliance with applicable Quality and EHS requirements, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Engineering degree with eligibility for or possession of an Ontario P.Eng. designation, or an equivalent combination of skilled-trades education and practical experience
• Three to five years of experience in high-speed manufacturing, with emphasis on Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
• Knowledge of finishing processes, including machining, grinding, hobbing, and densification
• Experience developing or optimizing manufacturing equipment programs and process parameters
• Knowledge of APQP, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, and standardized work documentation
• Experience with Quality Management Systems, including ISO and IATF requirements
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Ability to interpret hydraulic curves displayed through HMIs and oscilloscopes for setup troubleshooting
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD
• Strong interpersonal, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train and provide technical guidance to manufacturing personnel

Bonus Points If You Have

• Powder Metallurgy Technologist Level 1 certification or willingness to obtain it
• Powder metallurgy manufacturing experience
• CAM software experience
• Advanced experience with 2D and 3D CAD/design platforms
• Experience leading APQP activities for automotive product launches
• Experience with prototype and pre-production manufacturing
• Experience conducting capacity studies and manufacturing trials
• Background in Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• Customer-facing technical engineering experience

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. 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.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the selection process.

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 tools as part of our recruitment 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.