As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and improving assembly, test and production processes within our manufacturing facility. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, automation improvements and capital investment programmes. This is a site-based role with responsibility for delivering safe, efficient and reliable manufacturing operations while improving productivity, quality and cost performance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee referral scheme
- Employee discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts on Johnson Controls products
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture
How You Will Do It
- Provide day-to-day engineering support for manual and automated assembly, test and production processes.
- Analyse production data to identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Lead manufacturing improvement and capital expenditure projects from concept through to final acceptance and handover.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime and improve process performance.
- Coordinate engineering activities associated with New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and ensure successful implementation into production.
- Develop production processes, tooling, fixtures, work instructions and validation plans for new and existing products.
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and deliver training where required.
- Define, maintain and optimise equipment programmes for current and new product lines.
- Complete PFMEAs and Control Plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Maintain engineering drawings, documentation and BOMs within the ERP system.
- Support automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives across the site.
- Mentor junior engineers, apprentices and work experience students.
What We Are Looking ForRequired
- Degree, HNC or HND in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience within a manufacturing engineering environment.
- Strong knowledge of assembly, test and production manufacturing processes.
- Experience leading manufacturing improvement and engineering projects.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and create process documentation.
- Experience using 2D and 3D CAD software, preferably Inventor, SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
- Experience with automation and manufacturing equipment integration.
- Background in automotive, FMCG or high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing analytics and production performance monitoring tools.
- Working knowledge of metrology, GD&T, mechatronics and 3D printing technologies.
- Experience programming and operating coordinate measuring equipment (CMM).
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent Lean/Continuous Improvement qualification.
- Experience preparing technical specifications and supporting capital equipment procurement projects.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Experience developing and supporting digital manufacturing, automation, or industrial control systems
- Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control and control charts
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation systems
- Microsoft Power Platform experience, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI
- Knowledge of CNC manufacturing environments and automated production processes
- Experience troubleshooting and programming Fanuc robotics
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to travel to other company sites within the UK and internationally when required
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Experience with Autodesk software packages
- Experience leading digital transformation or Industry 4.0 initiatives
- Knowledge of manufacturing data analytics and industrial performance monitoring systems
- Experience preparing technical specifications and supporting capital equipment procurement projects
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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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®.
