Coating Process Engineering Specialist

About the role

Johnson Electric is hiring a Coating Process Engineering Specialist in Mississauga, Ontario (onsite) for an existing position. The role develops, optimizes and supports Atmospheric Plasma Spray (APS) processes for fuel cell and automotive products, improving coating performance, product quality, production throughput and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, optimize and sustain processes for the APS line and provide daily technical support to Production, Maintenance and Quality.
• Establish, document and maintain process parameters and work instructions for APS, deburring, grit blasting and inspection.
• Plan and run trials and experiments to improve coating performance, yield, throughput and cost, and analyze data to recommend improvements.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning, design and process reviews, and the approval of prototype and preproduction components.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions, and conduct capacity analyses to reduce scrap, cycle time and waste.
• Develop test methods and inspection criteria for coating thickness, adhesion and surface condition, and select appropriate gauges and measurement systems.
• Train operators and technicians, support equipment troubleshooting, and support other powder metal automotive components as needed.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System, EHS policies, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Materials, Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least one year of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on aptitude, willingness to spend significant time on the production floor, and ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong data-analysis skills, including designing experiments and interpreting results.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools such as 5S, root cause analysis, PDCA and basic Lean.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Bonus points: thermal spray experience (plasma spray or HVOF), fuel cell components, powder metallurgy, automotive or advanced manufacturing experience, Six Sigma exposure, AutoCAD or other CAD software, APQP support, and familiarity with manufacturing and quality software.

What we offer

• Salary range of $80K-$85K annually.
• Wellness programs, flexible working hours and policies, and an inclusive workplace.
• A company committed to sustainability and technological leadership.

To apply, submit your application online through the company's careers site.