Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer I

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Division: AHU

Location: Albany, MO

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.

• Competitive salary and bonus plan
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
• Extensive product and on‑the‑job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Check us Out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls

• Designs tools and/or machines of varying types for use in the manufacture of company products.
• Redesigns, repairs, or replaces in‑process production program equipment, production control hardware, and tooling.
• Develops processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new products and programs; supervises their assembly and proofing.
• Develops solutions for production problems related to materials, processes, and tooling.
• Sets up, operations, and provides training on new equipment for employees.
• Writes procedures for the operation of new or existing equipment and/or processes.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Develops labor standards for new and existing products and processes.
• Stays informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment and investigates their potential applications.
• Utilizes Lean principles and Six Sigma methodology to drive process improvement.
• Participates in and leads Kaizen events.
• Responsible for Labor Routings, Capacity Planning, and Cost Estimating.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Supports current manufacturing and facilitates the continuous improvement processes associated with the manufacturing methods and processes.
• Partners with the maintenance team to improve equipment reliability.
• Serves as an alternate member of the Quality team, attending meetings and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Writes justifications for capital expenditures associated with Albany manufacturing improvements.
• Coordinates the introduction of new products into the plant.
• Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.
• Develops and performs time studies on manufacturing processes.

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficiency in a Windows operating environment, including e‑mail, Microsoft Office software, Autodesk 2D or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal skills and decision‑making ability.
• Effective and professional communication and organization skills.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, ergonomic principles, and classic industrial engineering principles.
• Experience in equipment justification, specification and installation.
• Experience in fabrication processes and sheet metal processing.
• Strong presentation, teamwork and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of formal problem‑solving methods.
• Previous experience with new products and process introduction.

HIRING SALARY RANGE:

$67,900. USD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

JCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories.