Johnson Controls

Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

Johnson Controls$97K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Engineering or related field preferred (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering).
  • Minimum 8 years in manufacturing/production, with 5+ years in a management role.
  • Proven track record in project management and high performance.
  • Hands-on experience in cost estimating and contract negotiations.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean principles and six sigma methodologies.
  • Experience in manufacturing process improvement and production tools.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the Manufacturing Engineering Team and allocate resources effectively.
  • Develop future state vision and oversee implementation.
  • Provide guidance to engineers and technicians, ensuring autonomy in assignments.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and align resources accordingly.
  • Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Quality.
  • Drive compliance with customer input and accountability to plans.
  • Communicate leadership messages effectively throughout the organization.
  • Mentor and develop team members, cultivating organizational talent.
  • Promote a diverse workplace to support full potential of all employees.
  • Lead change initiatives effectively and align actions with organizational values.

Benefits

  • Competitive bonus plan linked to performance outcomes.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
Full Job Description
What we offer
  • Competitive salary and bonus
  • 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
  • JCI Employee discount programs
  • The manufacturing facility is located within a business park, spanning 14 acres and totaling 165,000 square feet, with over 250 employees.


What you will do

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in driving operational excellence and supporting our commitment to quality, safety, and innovation. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is passionate about improving manufacturing processes and supporting new product development.

You will manage activities and allocate resources within the Manufacturing Engineering Team to develop and meet Divisional, Site, and Value Stream goals. You will lead a group of 04 Manufacturing Engineers, to design and develop tools, controls, equipment, processes, and lead capital initiatives to support manufacturing fabrication and assembly operations of commercial HVAC units. A significant portion of your time is dedicated to team development, performance management, and organizational leadership responsibilities. You will work closely with the manufacturing operations team with a Lean mindset in developing new production methods, workstream consolidation layouts, and interfacing with the quality control staff to establish standards and resolve manufacturing issues.

How you will do it
  • The position is responsible for managing Manufacturing Engineering personnel.
  • Develop Future State vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan.
  • Provide direction and guidance to technician and engineering staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.
  • Align resources and identifies opportunities for improvement within the existing processes and systems.
  • Build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, New Product Introduction, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Team, Supplier Engineering, and Continuous improvement functions.
  • Ensure that inputs from all internal and external customers are understood and plans are appropriately developed and drive accountability and execution to plans.
  • Utilize excellent communication skills, demonstrating leadership communicating both up and down the organization.
  • Influence, guide, and manage internal/external resources to achieve program goals.
  • Provide significant guidance and approval regarding technical strategies and approaches.
  • Recruit, coach, and develop organizational talent.
  • Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
  • Create an entrepreneurial environment.
  • Keep the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.
  • Demonstrate effective change leadership.
  • Develop and execute organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Make decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules to achieve department objectives.
  • Develop, monitor, and appropriately adjust the annual budget for assembly department.
  • Strong Capital Planning skills: budget, application and project management.
  • Direct activities of manufacturing engineers in developing labor standards, work instructions, operational description sheets, and labor costing.
  • Responsible for achieving the plant's annual Continuous Improvement (CI) Savings Goal by:
  • Enhancing Workflow (Material Presentation, Material Flow, Support Plan for Every Part)
  • Balancing Production Lines
  • Conducting Kaizen events
  • Adopting a Lean mindset to eliminate waste and reduce controllable conversion costs


What we look for
  • University degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Industrial Engineer or equivalent degree preferred
  • A minimum of 8 years' manufacturing and production operations and/or manufacturing engineering experience including at least 5 years' successful supervisory/management experience of manufacturing engineers
  • Demonstrated track record of project management execution and a high-level of performance in current and previous positions
  • Must have hands-on experience in cost estimating, project management, contract negotiations and interaction with product vendors
  • Must have strong knowledge and experience with Lean layouts and related flow strategy using six sigma and lean principles
  • Experience with manufacturing process improvement and production tools


HIRING SALARY RANGE: $97-130k (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

#LI-onsite

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Johnson Controls

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Engineering Manager (Manufacturing) jobs: