Senior Process Engineer

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team! 

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet.  Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience that is focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! 

What we offer 

• Competitive salary  
• Paid time off:  15 days paid vacation/10 days paid holidays/5 sick days each calendar year 
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision care – all available day one of employment 
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment 
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Day in the Life: Engineering

What you will do

You will evaluate our current operations and determine more efficient production processes. Your responsibilities include analyzing operations, designing workflows and production processes, reducing inefficiency, and ensuring that final products meet the established quality and safety standards. Key duties include leading and / or participating on projects that increase plant capacity, reduce cost, improve productivity, reduce job hazards, and / or improve product quality.

How you will do it

• Assist in trouble-shooting assembly and fabrication equipment
• Train employees for new and updated processes and provide work instructions. Investigate, evaluate, and make recommendations for new equipment, tooling and processes to improve capacity, reliability, and safety.
• Identify waste and opportunities for the business to improve in (among others by using Lean principles and methodologies), as well as reporting and celebrating past successes in these areas from a business perspective.
• Responsible for the Johnson Controls Manufacturing System (JCMS) principles as a facilitator for Champions and Backups.
• Support the organization as a trainer in Lean Manufacturing tools. (5S, Value Chain Mapping, Yamazumi, Std Work, Kaizen, TPM, Quick Change Over, Kanban, Heijunka, Problem Solving with A3/PDCA/8Ds).
• Optimize workstation layout using Lean tools and techniques.
• Provide technical know-how to solve problems and determine root cause of product issues in manufacturing.
• Lead and assist with Cost-out, Safety, Kaizen, and other initiatives.
• Continuously improve current production methods using Six Sigma methodologies and utilize knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Product Engineer to introduce new products, define needs for capital investments.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related manufacturing discipline
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering experience
• Lean manufacturing principles (material flow, material presentation, process flow, workstation design
• Proficient in the use of computer-aided design including AutoCAD and SolidWorks and multiple software applications that include Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Excellent communication skills -both verbally and in writing - and possess the ability to read and write business policies, procedures, general business periodicals, manuals, blueprints and other correspondence

Preferred:

• Strong organizational skills and motivational skills
• Lean and / or Six Sigma Certifications
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and make logical decisions
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team
• Knowledge of machining operations, soldering processes, automated and manual assembly processes
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing and assembly processes, both manual and automated.
   

SALARY RANGE: $85,200.00 - $127,800.00 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, 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. 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.