Sr. Manufacturing 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for supporting the current manufacturing and facilities associated with manufacturing methods and processes in the plant facility.  Also develops solutions for production problems related to materials, processes, and tooling. Supports new products and programs by developing new processes, designing tooling and machinery, and developing production controls. Responsible for set-up of new equipment, ensures proper operation of the new equipment, and teaches others the proper use of this equipment. Accountable for applying sound economic methods to equipment and space utilization to meet design and quality criteria with the lowest expense and consistent with the facilities financial and non-financial objectives.
• Reviews specifications and bid proposals and cost estimate requests to establish the feasibility of accepting orders.  Determines manufacturability, investment requirements, product cost and delivery schedules.
• Responsible for Capital justification, CNC/Programming, Tool Design and Selection.
• Manages capital equipment planning and procurement activities.
• Develops processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new products and programs; supervises their assembly and proofing.
• Proficient in Thing Works, Kepware, Ladder Logic
• Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots manufacturing support software.
• Plans, justifies and implements facility changes to produce the forecasted volume of product economically.
• Provides technical assistance to the plant including Materials, Quality Control, Engineering, and Safety.
• Supports Lean Manufacturing and Flow Manufacturing.
• Supports production to resolve any manufacturing issues.
• Supports and leads 5S activities.
• Participates in and leads Kaizen events.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to visualize and design work in 2D and 3D.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work within fast-paced, schedule driven, team-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor software is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This position requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of five (5) years to eight (8) of progressive, hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.  A minimum of one (1) year HVAC experience is preferred.  This position also requires knowledge of formal problem-solving methods along with experience with financial controls and product costing.  Previous experience with new products and process introductions along with a working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and procedures is also required.  In the absence of a four (4) degree in engineering, a minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years experience is required. 

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.  The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,000. - $134,000. (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

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.