Johnson Controls

Manufacturing Engineer, NPI

Johnson Controls$86K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in relevant STEM field (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering)
  • 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in capital equipment or industrial settings
  • Experience in optimizing production processes and part designs
  • Proficiency in multiple CAD software and PDM systems
  • Familiarity with facility infrastructure management and vendor relations
  • Strong technical documentation capabilities
  • Ability to analyze production metrics and present findings to diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with design engineers to influence early part designs for manufacturability
  • Optimize designs and assembly processes to enhance production efficiency
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and troubleshoot assembly issues with cross-functional teams
  • Gather and act on feedback from engineering and production teams regarding processes
  • Support facility-wide needs, including vendor coordination for infrastructure upgrades
  • Maintain thorough documentation (assembly instructions, BOMs, SOPs)
  • Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs for equipment and facility systems
  • Analyze and report on performance metrics using statistical data

Benefits

  • Comprehensive competitive benefits package
  • Bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Engagement in a cross-functional, collaborative work environment
  • Onsite commitment enhances team interaction and project efficiency
Full Job Description
What you'll do

As a Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction, you will bridge the gap between novel part designs and production. You will focus on optimizing parts for production, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, and ensuring our facility infrastructure supports these goals. This role requires a strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with both engineering and production teams. You will be responsible for documenting processes, managing facility support, and reporting on performance using key metrics and KPIs.

Who you are

You are a detail-oriented problem solver with a strong background in manufacturing engineering and comfortable in industrial facilities. You take pride in your work and want to increase operational efficiency anywhere you can. You thrive in cross-functional environments, effectively collaborating with both design engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement robust solutions.

This role requires a high degree of technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking for root cause analysis, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position generally requires a commitment of 5 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities

*Responsibilities are subject to change based on shifting business needs

  • Work with design engineers to influence designs early on, driving DFM/DFA across all JCI Stack Forging manufacturing equipment.


  • Optimize part designs and assembly processes for efficient production.


  • Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to drive continuous improvement, troubleshoot assembly issues, and implement corrective actions.


  • Actively seek feedback from engineering and production teams on processes and procedures


  • Be comfortable supporting various facility needs, including coordination with vendors for building maintenance and infrastructure upgrades (HVAC, compressed air, etc.).


  • Maintain comprehensive documentation, including assembly instructions, BOMs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).


  • Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs for production equipment and facility systems.


  • Track, analyze, and report on manufacturing and facilities performance using relevant data, numbers, and KPIs.


What You'll Bring

  • 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or or relevant STEM field


  • 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in a capital equipment or industrial environment.


  • Demonstrated experience in optimizing production processes and optimizing parts for manufacturing.


  • Proficiency with multiple CAD software packages including best practices with PDM systems


  • Ability to manage facility infrastructure and vendor relationships.


  • Strong technical documentation skills


  • Ability to track and analyze production metrics with statistical analysis and the ability to present results to multiple stakeholders


  • Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with novel manufacturing methods


  • Exposure to additive manufacturing


SALARY RANGE: $86,000 - $105,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, 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. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Export Control Requirement: This position may require access to information, technology, technical data, software, or other items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment for this position may be contingent upon the candidate's ability to obtain and maintain any required export authorization or eligibility to access controlled items.

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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