Product Development Engineer

100605 PM-Mississauga; Mississauga; Presencial; CAD 79 000 - 84 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Johnson Electric in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive new and existing product lines from development to production launch. You will collaborate across teams to deliver robust products while meeting quality, customer, and operational requirements.

Ideal candidates have strong APQP knowledge, automotive manufacturing experience, and proficiency with CAD tools to support design reviews and factory implementation. Onsite role with competitive compensation.

Qualificações

• Degree or diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related.
• Experience 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.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical engineering support to cross-functional teams.
• Champion APQP activities and maintain master timelines for new and modified product development programs.
• Coordinate prototype and pre-production components and evaluations.
• Lead manufacturing capacity analysis studies and engineering trials.
• Translate findings into practical recommendations for production implementation.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.

Conhecimentos

APQP

Automotive manufacturing

Process engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Formação académica

Metallurgical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Technology

Ferramentas

2D CAD

3D CAD

CAM software

PFMEA/Process Flow Diagrams

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join Our Team as a Product Development Engineer at Johnson Electric! Location: Mississauga, ON (onsite) Salary Range: $79,000.00 to $84,000.00 annually Vacancy Type: Existing Position

As our next Product Development Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of developing and improving new and existing product lines from early engineering development through successful production launch. Your expertise in product development, process engineering, APQP, automotive manufacturing, and continuous improvement will be essential in delivering robust products and processes while meeting customer, quality, and operational requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.
• Create and implement new procedures and provide written and verbal instructions to Production personnel.
• Develop and maintain APQP documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and process-specific documentation.
• Review and approve product documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support Production with troubleshooting of manufacturing processes and product concerns.
• Provide engineering support across multiple product lines as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements, including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or diploma in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Practical understanding of product and process development activities.
• Knowledge of APQP and automotive product-launch processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, and technical documentation.
• 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.
• Strong computer skills.
• 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.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Powder Metallurgy Technologist (PMT) Level 1 certification.
• Powder metallurgy manufacturing experience.
• CAM software experience.
• Advanced experience with 2D and 3D CAD/design platforms.
• Experience leading APQP activities for automotive product launches.
• Experience with prototype and pre‑production manufacturing.
• Experience conducting capacity studies and manufacturing trials.
• Background in Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Customer‑facing technical engineering experience.

What We Offer

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. We offer competitive pay and benefits, along with 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 upon request for candidates participating in any stage 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 accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence tools as part of our recruitment 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 company’s 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.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro‑mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com. Join our Talent Community!