Quality Engineering Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 29, 2026. Johnson Electric scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 towards 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!
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. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you 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 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.
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.