Coating Process Engineering Specialist

Join Our Team as a Coating Process Engineering Specialist at Johnson Electric!

Location:

Mississauga, ON (onsite)
Salary Range:  $80K-85K annually
Vacancy Type:  Existing Position
As our next  Coating Process Engineering Specialist  , you’ll 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.
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.
Work-Life Balance:  Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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 Electric’s Quality Management System, EHS policies, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s 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…