Manufacturing Process Developer (Kitchener (ON), Canada)

Manufacturing Process Developer

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, with a focus on joining, bonding, surface treatments, and encapsulation technologies.
• Conduct technology assessments, feasibility studies, laboratory testing, and manufacturing process development activities.
• Collaborate with R&D and cross-functional engineering teams to support new product introduction (NPI), design transfer, and manufacturing readiness.
• Characterize, specify, qualify, and validate manufacturing processes to ensure stability, reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform process and failure analyses, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing design guidelines, process documentation, and best practices that support Design for Manufacturing and Design for Quality.
• Support production teams with technical expertise, non-conformance investigations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and process optimization.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Microtechnology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in surface and/or joining technologies, particularly bonding processes and applications.
• Strong knowledge of materials science, materials analysis, manufacturing process development, and characterization techniques.
• Hands-on experience conducting laboratory testing, technical investigations, feasibility studies, and process optimization.
• Ability to analyze complex technical challenges, apply statistically reliable methods, and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in medical devices or consumer electronics is preferred. Knowledge of process statistics, project management, SAP, or Minitab is an asset.

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What We Offer:

• Exciting and challenging work environment
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
• Flexible hybrid work environment, where applicable
• Comprehensive benefits, including wellness and paramedical coverage
• Competitive compensation and employer-matched pension contributions
• Mentorship programs and career development opportunities

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Microtechnology, or a related technical discipline.