Quality Engineering Specialist

Join Our Team as a Quality Engineering Specialist at Johnson Electric!

Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada (onsite)
Salary Range: $59K-$85K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing position
Travel: Up to international travel (U.S., Mexico, Asia)

The Quality Engineering Specialist is responsible for providing support to all quality activities and initiatives at Johnson Electric Canada focusing on advanced analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement of production processes. This role supports production and engineering teams by applying quality engineering principles to ensure consistent performance and process reliability.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Global Presence: Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.
• Career Advancement: Clear career paths and opportunities for advancement within the company.
• 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to OEE, process deviations, and product quality issues
• Drive Design for Quality and risk mitigation initiatives
• Apply JE Product Development System principles and lead robust PFMEA activities
• Implement and oversee advanced digital quality systems, including real-time signal monitoring, automated data pipelines, and integrated SPC frameworks to enable predictive analytics and closed-loop process control
• Design and execute capability studies (e.g., Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) to assess and improve part characteristics and process performance
• Monitor and analyze process signals and quality metrics to identify trends, anomalies, and early indicators of process instability
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to optimize product and process capability, stability, and compliance with specifications
• Ensure compliance with QMS and EHS standards including IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001
• Lead and support internal audit activities, including IATF 16949 system audits, process audits, product audits, and layered process audits (LPA), including audit planning, execution, documentation of findings, and verification of corrective actions
• Act as the quality interface with customers, supporting customer inquiries, investigations, and reporting of quality performance metrics
• Support supplier quality activities, including incoming material evaluation, supplier performance monitoring, and supplier corrective actions
• Develop and maintain Control Plans, inspection strategies, and quality standards aligned with process risks and customer requirements
• Ensure measurement system capability (MSA) and adequacy of inspection methods to support process control and product validation
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor for process troubleshooting, containment, and implementation of corrective actions
• All other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an Advanced Material Science background
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in powder metallurgy or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, material properties, powder processing, and coating technologies
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and SPC methodologies.
• Experience with advanced quality systems and data analytics, including real-time signal monitoring, predictive analytics, and data acquisition platforms
• Strong experience developing and deploying Python-based data pipelines, including parsing, transforming, and loading production or process data into SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
• Experience designing and maintaining automated, production-ready data workflows, including scheduling (e.g., Task Scheduler, cron) to support real-time monitoring and analytics systems
• Certification in Powder Metallurgy Technologist (PMT) Level 2 preferred or willingness to obtain
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field
• Powder Metallurgy Technologist (PMT) Certification or willingness to obtain it
• Experience with automotive or high-precision manufacturing environments
• Experience with error-proofing techniques and quality system implementation

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.