Process Specialist

Topped Toys is seeking applications to fill the role of Process Specialist .About Topped Toys
Topped Toys is a leading manufacturer of high-end, body-safe platinum-cured silicone products designed for personal body contact use, based in Vancouver, BC. Known for our exceptional material integrity, independently verified biocompatibility, and specialized colour formulations, we are expanding our production capacity. We are seeking a highly skilled Process Specialist to standardize, optimize, and scale our manufacturing operations to support ongoing operational growth.
The Role
The Process Specialist will bridge technical innovation and daily manufacturing, taking ownership of fluid dispensing setups, rapid prototyping, tool maintenance, and process standardization. Working closely with product design and production teams, this role is key to ensuring continuous improvement, quality compliance, and reliable capacity expansion.What You'll Drive
Design, specify, and optimize fluid dispensing setups, meter-mix pumping systems, and silicone processing lines to scale daily throughput and resolve complex processing challenges like air entrapment, vacuum degassing, and viscosity control.Tooling & Mold Maintenance
Develop specifications for tooling, master patterns, and mold designs, implement asset tracking systems, and establish routine maintenance protocols for all production tooling.Shop Floor & Flow Optimization
Optimize manufacturing flow across shop floor operations, material dispensing, curing, demolding, and packaging lines for repeatability, ergonomics, and throughput.
Equipment Integration & R&D Support
Identify and specify equipment upgrades, present business proposals, lead line integration, and support cross-functional R&D initiatives to bring new offerings from concept to full-scale production.
Turn shop-floor discoveries into clear, repeatable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and establish tracking and maintenance protocols for all production tooling.What We're Looking For
3D Design & Rapid Prototyping
Proficiency in converting sketches to 3D CAD models and hands-on experience utilizing additive manufacturing for master patterns, tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
Strong understanding of viscosity, degassing, and mixing dynamics across platinum-cured silicones and cast elastomers, with hands-on meter-mix dispensing experience.
Process Optimization & Quality Compliance
Expertise in root-cause defect analysis, line balancing, continuous improvement, capacity planning, and ensuring adherence to operational and safety standards.
Technical Documentation & SOPs
Ability to translate technical insights into standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and train personnel on repeatable manufacturing processes.
2–5+ years in hands-on manufacturing, casting, or dispensing operations, backed by a diploma in Engineering Technology, a relevant technical degree, or equivalent practical shop-floor experience.
This position is a full-time permanent role and requires physical attendance at Topped Toy’s factory in Vancouver, Canada. Applicants should be legally eligible to work in Canada. The salary range is $85,000 - $115,000 CAD annually.Why Join Us?
If you are energized by bridging technical innovation and daily manufacturing to shape operational success, Topped Toys is the place for you. Join our fast-growing team where your technical expertise will directly drive continuous improvement and capacity expansion!
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