Automotive Product Development Engineer — APQP & Launch

Johnson Electric; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Mississauga, ON, onsite. You will lead product development from concept through production, applying APQP, process engineering, and continuous improvement to deliver robust products while meeting quality and customer requirements.

The role demands hands-on engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and capability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Knowledge of APQP and automotive product-launch processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain PFMEAs and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience collecting and analyzing manufacturing trial and process data.
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D drafting and design tools.
• Hands-on technical approach with willingness to work closely with manufacturing operations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support to cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
• Champion APQP activities and maintain master timelines for new and modified product development programs.
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews covering products and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate the manufacture, evaluation, and approval of prototype and pre-production components.
• Support the identification and selection of special product and process characteristics.
• Communicate with customers on technical topics and support the resolution of product and process concerns.
• Facilitate cross-functional activities involving goal setting, problem-solving, and project timeline management.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action implementation.
• Conduct and lead manufacturing capacity analysis studies.
• Plan and execute engineering trials and analyze resulting data.
• Establish new manufacturing parameters and process conditions based on trial results.
• Develop test methods and conduct experiments to evaluate proposed product and process changes.
• Translate engineering findings into practical recommendations for production implementation.
• Transfer technical knowledge gained during pre-production and product-approval stages to Production teams during and after launches.
• Provide technical guidance to department team members and support daily engineering priorities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, productivity, and waste reduction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing operations awareness

Education

Metallurgical Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma

Tools

CAD software

PFMEA / PFMEA tools

Job description

Johnson Electric is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Mississauga, ON, onsite. You will lead product development from concept through production, applying APQP, process engineering, and continuous improvement to deliver robust products while meeting quality and customer requirements.

The role demands hands-on engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and capability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.