Johnson Controls

Quality Engineer

Johnson Controls • $76K — $105K *
York, PA 17403In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
  • 1+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing, ideally in low-volume/high-mix production.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality systems.
  • Proficient in APQP, FMEA, CAPA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Solid mechanical and analytical skills with experience in Excel and statistical reporting tools.
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% for audits and field investigations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain quality assurance processes for manufacturing operations.
  • Review engineering drawings and customer requirements for compliance.
  • Conduct first article and final inspections of components and assemblies.
  • Utilize precision measurement tools to verify product conformance.
  • Investigate nonconformities and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality and performance.
  • Monitor production quality metrics and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Support supplier quality assurance activities and conduct internal audits.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • 401K with company contributions.
  • Cross-training and on-the-job learning opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
  • Commitment to employee safety through Zero Harm policy.
Full Job Description

Quality Engineer


What we offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paidvacation/holidays/sicktime
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
  • On the job/cross training opportunities
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do

The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading and driving quality excellence across sheet metal and coil manufacturing operations. This role serves as a key resource for quality improvement initiatives, ensuring products consistently meet customer requirements while supporting business objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The Quality Engineer will collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, analyze quality performance data, identify improvement opportunities, lead root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.


How You Will Do It

  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes for AHU fabrication and assembly operations.
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements to ensure products meet dimensional and quality standards.
  • Perform first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections of sheet metal components and/or coil assemblies.
  • Utilize precision measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify product conformance.
  • Investigate nonconforming material, identify root causes of defects, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to improve product quality and process performance.
  • Create and maintain inspection plans, control plans, work instructions, and quality documentation.
  • Monitor production quality metrics and analyze trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Support supplier quality activities, including supplier evaluations, audits, and corrective action follow-up.
  • Conduct internal audits and support customer and third-party audits to ensure compliance with quality management system requirements.
  • Apply quality tools such as A3 PST, 8D, 5-Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, SPC, PFMEA, and MSA to drive process improvements.
  • Verify compliance with applicable industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in new product introduction activities, including process reviews, risk assessments, and production readiness evaluations.
  • Work closely with production personnel to resolve quality concerns and implement effective containment actions.
  • Ensure inspection equipment remains compliant and operational.
  • Prepare and present quality reports, inspection findings, and corrective action status updates to management and customers.
  • Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

What We Look For

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 1+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably low-volume/high-mix production. Position level and responsibilities may be adjusted based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
  • Knowledge of quality systems and standards, such as ISO 9001 requirements.
  • Experience with quality methodologies including APQP, FMEA, CAPA, NCR, deviation management, and structured problem solving.
  • Experience conducting root cause analysis and cross-functional corrective action.
  • Strong mechanical and analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or equivalent statistical and reporting tools.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven success interacting with customers, suppliers, and leadership teams.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% as required to support customer visits, supplier audits, and field investigations.

Preferred

  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with manufacturing quality engineering, root cause analysis, Toyota A3 methodology, APQP.
  • Experience within HVAC, industrial equipment, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.

Key Success Measures

  • Customer complaint reduction
  • Warranty and field failure reduction
  • Internal defect and scrap reduction
  • CAPA closure effectiveness
  • ISO/QMS compliance performance
  • COPQ/Scrap reduction
  • Improvement project implementation and savings realization.

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JOB POSTING SALARY RANGES

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,000-105,000 (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

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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