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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $85-100 K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing position
As our next Program Engineering Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of driving the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing cells and processes. Your expertise in assembly engineering and automotive manufacturing systems will be critical in improving operational efficiency, product quality, and successful program launches.
• Lead initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and production performance
• Drive continuous improvement and root cause resolution for production issues
• Facilitate scrap, FTT, and product focus meetings and manage action plans
• Ensure production cells operate efficiently with proper error-proofing and quality systems
• Collaborate with technicians and operators to resolve operational issues
• Improve key performance indicators such as scrap, cycle time, throughput, and tool cost
• Develop Specifications of Requirements (SOR) and support capacity planning
• Support equipment run-off, implementation, and validation activities
• Drive successful program launches and ensure proper Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) documentation
• Maintain process documentation including PFMEA, process flows, and standardized work
• Lead engineering changes and ensure compliance with customer and internal requirements
• Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, and environmental and safety standards
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent experience
• Experience in manufacturing and automotive quality environments
• Strong knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, SPC, DOE, PPAP, problem resolution)
• Experience with continuous improvement and process optimization
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels
• Experience with project planning tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams or improvement initiatives
• Exposure to assembly automation or high-volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of customer launch processes and advanced quality systems
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!
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.