Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer II

Reports To: Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Division: AHU

Location: Albany, MO

• 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, operates, and trains employees on new equipment.
• 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, 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 the current manufacturing and facilitates continuous improvement processes associated with manufacturing methods and processes.
• Partners with 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 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 and Microsoft Office software.
• Experience with Autodesk 2D or equivalent CAD software.
• 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 product and process introduction.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,100. USD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.)

• Competitive salary and bonus plan.
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), 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.

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

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