Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing, you will define and build the standards, documentation, and structure required to transition machines from prototype to scalable production. You will lead a cross‑functional program team dedicated to scaling up the manufacturing line for JCI Stack Forging’s thermal management offerings, reporting to the Sr. Manager of the Manufacturing Operations team.

• Work with design engineers to influence designs early on, driving DFM/DFA across all JCI Stack Forging manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain assembly drawings, exploded views, and callouts.
• Create and contribute to design histories documents for recording key learnings, architectural selections, and process improvements.
• Build and own clean multi‑level BOMs for all JCI Stack Forging manufacturing equipment, acting as a steward of the part numbering, naming, revisioning, and release standards.
• Develop clear, visual assembly instructions for parts and subassemblies, module and final system integration, and installation and test procedures.
• Develop and own SOPs related to the commissioning and maintenance of JCI Stack Forging manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to validate instructions on the production floor and continuously improve documentation based on feedback.
• Manage machine build projects, including new machine builds, retrofits, and upgrades as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in capital equipment.
• Background in commissioning or productizing complex systems or capital equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD and PDM, including large assemblies, drawings, configurations, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong experience owning BOM structure, drawing standards, and assembly/work instructions from part to system level.
• Hands‑on experience supporting early builds, machine bring‑up, or production ramps.
• Clear, effective communicator.

• Proven expertise with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proven ability to turn evolving process requirements and prototype designs into scalable, repeatable machines.
• Comfortable partnering closely with design and process engineers to rapidly incorporate changes into equipment design and documentation.
• Direct experience with metal additive manufacturing, robotics, or industrial automation.
• Experience in high‑volume mass production environments (e.g., automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductors or high‑power computing/data center).
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth startup environment.
• Proficiency with 3D software tools for design, inspection, or CAM.
• Experience with contract manufacturers and external build partners.

Salary Range: $94,000 – $140,000. Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care. On‑site work required (5 days per week). Additional benefits include cross‑training opportunities and a collaborative team environment.

Work Authorization
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Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or green card holder.

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. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.