Quality Engineering Specialist

Johnson Electric; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Recognition programs

Access to innovation hubs

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Quality Engineering Specialist to lead product and process quality initiatives. You will drive continuous improvement and manage supplier quality processes while ensuring compliance with high industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and experience in manufacturing quality environments. This position offers an onsite setup and competitive benefits tailored to employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and automotive quality environments.
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and results orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across production cells.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of quality issues.
• Coach and support Quality Technicians in compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with supplier quality management

Education

Degree or diploma in Engineering, Applied Science, or related field

Tools

FMEA

SPC

DOE

PPAP

Job description

Join Our Team as a Quality Engineering Specialist at Johnson Electric!

Location: Ancaster, ON (onsite)

Salary Range: $80k-100k annually

Vacancy Type: Existing position

As our next Quality Engineering Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring product and process quality while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Your expertise in automotive quality systems, supplier quality, and problem-solving will be essential to maintaining high standards and delivering customer satisfaction.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Work-life balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
• 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 toward success.
• Innovation hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across production cells.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of customer, supplier, and internal quality issues.
• Coach and support Quality Technicians to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Develop and maintain cell-level quality systems including control plans, SPC, inspection records, and work instructions.
• Manage supplier quality processes including PPAP review, approvals, and corrective actions.
• Track and resolve supplier non-conformances and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supplier quality engineers (SQEs) and customers to ensure alignment of quality requirements.
• Establish and manage operator reaction plans for quality issues.
• Review and approve PPAP submissions prior to customer submission.
• Ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Manage and track quality alerts and ensure proper documentation and closure.
• Support cross-functional teams to improve overall product quality and process performance.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Applied Science, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing and automotive quality environments.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, SPC, DOE, PPAP, problem-solving).
• Experience with supplier quality and supply chain quality management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong sense of accountability, urgency, and results orientation.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience leading or mentoring quality teams.
• Experience working directly with customers on quality performance.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of advanced quality systems and automotive processes.
• Experience with error-proofing and statistical process control systems.

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can't wait to meet you!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with applicable legislation, 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 (AI) tools as part of our process.