Manufacturing Engineer II (Silent-Aire)
Who we are
Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.
About the RoleJoin the industry leader in hyperscale data center cooling and modular data center manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineer II serves as a senior technical leader responsible for driving manufacturing strategy, capital expansion, plant capacity growth, and operational excellence across large-scale HVAC and modular data center manufacturing operations. This role requires strong Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Project Management experience with demonstrated success leading capital projects from concept through implementation.
Key Responsibilities• Lead manufacturing strategies supporting plant growth and capacity expansion.
• Develop labor models, capacity plans, and throughput improvement initiatives.
• Lead large-scale capital equipment projects from scope development through startup.
• Manage equipment specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and implementation.
• Conduct bottleneck analysis and facility layout optimization.
• Establish engineering standards and mentor manufacturing engineers.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Support new product introduction and production readiness activities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Engineering experience.
• Experience in large-scale multi-process manufacturing environments.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and HVAC manufacturing.
• Proven success leading capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Experience with plant capacity planning, labor planning, and production scaling.
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Lean Manufacturing leadership experience.
• Hyperscale Data Center, HVAC, Modular Building, Industrial Equipment, or Capital Equipment manufacturing experience.
• PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience managing large capital investments.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,000-$105,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline
- 6+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Engineering experience
- Experience in large-scale, multi-process manufacturing environments
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and HVAC manufacturing
- Proven success leading capital projects from concept through implementation
- Experience with plant capacity planning, labor planning, and production scaling
- Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills
- Lean Manufacturing leadership experience
- Experience in hyperscale data center, HVAC, modular building, industrial equipment, or capital equipment manufacturing
- PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification
- Experience managing large capital investments
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
