Coating Process Engineering Specialist

Location: Mississauga ON (onsite)
Salary Range: $80K-85K annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position

As our next Coating Process Engineering Specialist youll be at the forefront of developing optimizing and supporting Atmospheric Plasma Spray processes for fuel cell and automotive products. Your expertise in process engineering advanced coatings manufacturing optimization and data analysis will be crucial in improving coating performance product quality production throughput and operational efficiency.

• 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.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.

• Develop optimize and sustain processes related to the Atmospheric Plasma Spray line
• Provide daily technical support to Production Maintenance and Quality for APS operations and related fuel cell processes
• Establish document and maintain process parameters and work instructions for APS deburring grit blasting and inspection operations
• Plan coordinate and execute trials and experiments to improve coating performance yield throughput and cost
• Analyze experimental and production data and provide data-driven recommendations
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning activities for fuel cell and automotive products
• Participate in internal and external design and process reviews providing technical input on manufacturability coating design and process capability
• Support the manufacture inspection and approval of prototype and preproduction components
• Lead and support root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions for process and product issues
• Conduct capacity analyses and implement improvements focused on scrap reduction cycle-time reduction productivity and waste elimination
• Develop test methods and inspection criteria for coating thickness adhesion surface condition and other critical characteristics
• Ensure appropriate gauges and measurement systems are selected and used effectively
• Train operators technicians and other team members on APS processes equipment operation work instructions and new procedures
• Support equipment troubleshooting and maintenance activities in collaboration with Maintenance and Engineering
• Provide process engineering support to other powder metal automotive components and manufacturing processes as required
• Ensure compliance with Johnson Electrics Quality Management System EHS policies IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelors degree or technical diploma in Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• At least one year of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on aptitude and willingness to spend significant time on the production floor working with equipment and operators
• Ability to work with process equipment and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles and their application to manufacturing problems
• Strong data-analysis skills including the ability to design experiments interpret results and make data-driven decisions
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools including 5S root cause analysis PDCA and basic Lean concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
• Strong communication collaboration documentation and problem-solving skills

• Experience with thermal spray processes such as plasma spray or HVOF
• Experience with fuel cell components advanced coatings or powder metallurgy
• Experience in automotive or advanced manufacturing environments
• Exposure to Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies
• Experience using AutoCAD or other CAD software
• Experience supporting APQP prototypes preproduction builds or new product launches
• Familiarity with manufacturing and quality software systems

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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 companys 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.