APQP Engineer (Advanced Product Quality Planning)

At Johnson Controls, our people are the heart of our success. We’re a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, and we’re looking for talented individuals to help us reimagine the performance of buildings to better serve people, places, and the planet. Join a company that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and supports your well-being—physically, financially, and emotionally.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

• 15 days of paid vacation, plus holidays and sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K) available Day 1

• Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-training opportunities

• Collaborative and encouraging work environment

• Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• Employee discount programs

What you will do

You will be responsible for driving the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for air-cooled chillers—ensuring the highest standards of quality from concept through production. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, engage with suppliers, and ensure product and process integrity across the development lifecycle.

This role is critical in aligning supplier performance with business needs for quality, delivery, scalability, and sustainability in both new and existing product lines.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the APQP process for new products and continuous improvement of existing ones

• Facilitate communication across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers

• Define customer expectations and establish project goals, timelines, and deliverables

• Drive product and process risk identification and resolution

• Ensure quality standards are fully integrated throughout the product development process

• Evaluate new supplier capabilities and readiness through audits and assessments

• Implement quality planning tools within factories and supply chains

• Promote and lead continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

• Track and report on APQP metrics to cross-functional teams and senior leadership

• Communicate process risks and mitigation plans effectively

• Support strategic supplier decisions in collaboration with Procurement and Category leaders

• Monitor supplier performance, manage escalations, and ensure timely part availability

• Foster a culture of accountability by defining and tracking KPIs aligned with organizational goals

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in quality engineering and continuous improvement, preferably in HVAC or a related industry

• Strong knowledge of APQP, project management, and Lean manufacturing principles

• PFMA and reliability testing on equipment

• Proven hands-on experience with Six Sigma and Lean tools

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

• Detail-oriented and quality-driven

• Travel 25-50%, would expect higher end while onboarding

Preferred:

• Certifications in Lean, Kepner-Tregoe, and Six Sigma, Project Management

• Experience working in matrix organizations

• Familiarity with supplier risk assessments and sourcing strategies

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $97,000-130,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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