Johnson Controls

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson Controls$76K — $114K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in assembly operations and process development.
  • Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
  • Experience in tooling & fixture design and documentation.
  • Familiarity with simulation software and technical design standards.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct process design work including layouts, tooling, and documentation.
  • Improve production methods using Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Troubleshoot existing production problems with technical expertise.
  • Lead capital equipment projects from initiation to completion.
  • Implement cost-reduction and safety initiatives through Kaizen.
  • Assess new product designs for manufacturability and collaborate with R&D.
  • Develop safe, high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing processes for new products.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work environment promoting work-life balance.
Full Job Description
What you will do:

You will work with a tem of seven people to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and processes for the purpose of sustaining the manufacture of existing products as well as the introduction of new products.

How you will do it:
  • Conduct detailed process design work, including layouts, tooling, fixturing, gauging, programming, and documentation. 30%
  • Continuously improve current production methods using Lean Manufacturing methodologies and utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards. 20%
  • Provide technical know-how to troubleshoot problems in current production 10%
  • Initiate and lead capital equipment projects. 10%
  • Lead Cost-Reduction, Safety, Kaizen, and other initiatives. 10%
  • Assess new product concepts and designs for manufacturability and provide such assessment and recommendations to R&D/Product Engineering. 10%
  • Conceive methods and processes to manufacture new products in the safest manner, at the desired quality standards, and at the lowest cost to meet projected demand in a timely manner. 5%
  • Conduct proof of principle or proof of concept studies. 5%


What we look for:

Required:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in one of the following fields of study: Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience supporting assembly operations inclusive of experience in process development documentation, time standards, workflow analysis, ergonomics, work fixture design, and continuous improvement
  • Proficient with use of computer and software applications including MS Office products and AutoCAD
  • Proficient in Lean Manufacturing
  • Tooling & fixture design experience.
  • Understanding any Simulation software
  • Understanding of tooling, gauging, Six Sigma, MSA, and capability studies.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing and be able to read and write business policies, procedures, general business periodicals, manuals, part drawings and other correspondence.
  • Must have strong organizational and project management skills.


Preferred:
  • Experience in ASME welding techniques and requirements.
  • Experience in supporting operations using torque equipment.
  • Experience in supporting operations using welding equipment.
  • Experience in supporting operations using CNC tube bending equipment.
  • History of process improvements and new process design based on advancements in technology and changing environment of manufacturing.
  • Black Belt Six Sigma (DMAIC) certification.
  • Experience in concurrent engineering environment will be a plus.


Hiring Salary Range:

$76,100.00 - $114,100.00 USD Annual (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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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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
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