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.

• Support current manufacturing and facilities for manufacturing methods and processes in plant.
• Develop solutions for production problems related to materials, processes, and tooling.
• Develop new processes, design tooling and machinery, and develop production controls for new products and programs.
• Set up new equipment, ensure its proper operation, and train others on its use.
• Apply sound economic methods to equipment and space utilization to meet design and quality criteria at lowest expense while aligning with facilities financial and non‑financial objectives.
• Review specifications, bid proposals, and cost estimate requests to establish feasibility of accepting orders.
• Determine manufacturability, investment requirements, product cost and delivery schedules.
• Justify capital, design and select CNC/Programming, tool design and related equipment.
• Manage capital equipment planning and procurement activities.
• Develop processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new products and programs; supervise assembly and proofing.
• Proficient in Thing Works, Kepware, and Ladder Logic; maintain, operate, and troubleshoot manufacturing support software.
• Plan, justify, and implement facility changes to produce forecasted volume of product economically.
• Provide technical assistance to plant including Materials, Quality Control, Engineering, and Safety.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Flow Manufacturing.
• Resolve manufacturing issues and lead production support.
• Lead 5S activities.
• Participate in and lead Kaizen events.

• 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.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of progressive, hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year HVAC experience is preferred.
• 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.
• In the absence of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years experience is required.

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

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 demands are described above; reasonable accommodations may be made. 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…