About this Junior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist role at Johnson Electric
Join Our Team as a Junior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist at Johnson Electric!
Location: Stratford, Ontario, Canada (onsite)
Salary Range: $70K-76K annually
As our next Junior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes for automotive and industrial components. Your expertise in manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, and process analysis will be crucial in ensuring products meet quality, cost, safety, and delivery objectives while supporting the successful launch and sustainment of new and existing product lines.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Employee Well-being: Focus on employee health and well-being with various wellness programs and initiatives.
- Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
- 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.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize costs.
- Support the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in the development of new and existing products and manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate and characterize the productivity of processes, equipment, and manufacturing systems.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities and problem-solving investigations.
- Support the review and development of machine and equipment layouts to enhance workflow, ergonomics, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Provide technical support to Operations and Quality teams in resolving manufacturing issues.
- Develop and maintain process sheets, flow diagrams, PFMEA documentation, and control plans.
- Ensure manufacturing processes and equipment comply with engineering standards and health and safety requirements.
- Prepare, revise, and maintain operational documents and technical standards.
- Support compliance with automotive quality standards, including IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and MSA.
- Support Quality Management System and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Adhere to Johnson Electric’s quality, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
- Engineering Diploma or Degree, or equivalent qualification.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment with a focus on Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Experience or exposure to APQP practices, including Process Flow Diagrams and PFMEA development.
- Knowledge of quality systems such as IATF 16949, ISO 9000, and ISO 14001.
- Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D and 5 Whys.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- High level of integrity, dependability, urgency, and results orientation.
Bonus Points If You Have:
- Powder Metallurgy Technologist (PMT) Level 1 Certification or are actively pursuing certification.
- Working knowledge of advanced statistical analysis.
- Experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
- CNC machining knowledge and related manufacturing experience.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading.
- Experience supporting automotive manufacturing environments.
How to Apply: Apply online at Johnson Electric Careers - 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 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.
