Program Engineering Specialist

Johnson Electric•Hamilton, ON

1d•CA$85,000 - CA$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Program Engineering Specialist at Johnson Electric! 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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