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 recent 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.

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📌 Product Development Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 Johnson Electric
📍 Ontario