Process & Reliability Specialist

Quantum Lifecycle; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Lifecycle in North York, Ontario is seeking a Process Control Engineer to analyze manufacturing processes for productivity, quality, throughput and cost reduction.

You will lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, develop standardized work, perform audits and use data analysis and SPC to resolve challenges. This role supports safety and collaboration across departments, with capital projects and equipment installations helping drive advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical or related)
• 2-4 years of manufacturing/process engineering experience
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations
• Multi-site manufacturing experience is a plus
• Experience in glazing, architectural glass or related industries is preferred
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, RCA, Process Mapping and SPC
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to influence change across departments and facilities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Results-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative leadership style
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for productivity, quality, throughput, and cost reduction
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, process documentation, and best practices
• Conduct process audits and workflow assessments to eliminate waste and improve performance
• Utilize data analysis and statistical tools to identify trends and solve manufacturing challenges
• Support KPI development and monitoring of process performance
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to production teams
• Investigate process failures, bottlenecks, quality concerns, and inefficiencies
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability
• Collaborate with supervisors and operators to improve methods and equipment utilization
• Evaluate and optimize material flow, plant layouts, and workstation ergonomics
• Lead or participate in capital improvement projects and equipment installation initiatives
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, timelines, and implementation plans
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Support automation and technology advancement initiatives
• Partner with Quality teams to identify root causes and drive improvements
• Utilize RCA methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA, SPC
• Support the implementation of process controls for consistent quality and customer satisfaction
• Promote a strong safety culture and conduct risk assessments for new processes and equipment

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Process Control

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety mindset

Multi-site coordination

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Process control engineer • north york on

Last updated: 1 day ago CA$70,000.00–CA$85,000.00 yearly Permanent

Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improved productivity, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across mu

Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, process documentation, and best practices.

Conduct process audits and workflow assessments to eliminate waste and improve operational performance.

Utilize data analysis and statistical tools to identify trends and solve complex manufacturing challenges.

Support the development and implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor process performance.

Manufacturing Support

Provide day-to-day engineering support to production teams.

Investigate process failures, bottlenecks, quality concerns, and production inefficiencies.

Develop corrective and preventive actions to improve overall process reliability.

Collaborate with supervisors and operators to improve manufacturing methods and equipment utilization.

Evaluate and optimize material flow, plant layouts, and workstation ergonomics.

Project Management

Lead or participate in capital improvement projects and equipment installation initiatives.

Develop project scopes, cost estimates, timelines, and implementation plans.

Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Support automation and technology advancement initiatives.

Quality Improvement

Partner with Quality teams to identify root causes of defects and drive improvements.

Utilize root cause analysis methodologies such as:

• 5 Why Analysis
• Fishbone Diagrams
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Support the implementation of process controls that ensure consistent product quality and customer satisfaction.

Health and Safety

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure engineering solutions prioritize employee safety.

Conduct risk assessments for new processes, equipment, and facility modifications.

Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations and company policies.

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical or related engineering discipline
• 2-4 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in a multi‑site manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Experience in glazing, architectural glass, window manufacturing, door manufacturing, building products, or related industries is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in using continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to influence change across multiple departments and facilities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Results‑oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Collaborative leadership style
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Salary/Rate Range

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00