Johnson Controls

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson Controls$67K — $116K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on assembly or operations support.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and solid analytical abilities.
  • Experience with assembly processes and lean manufacturing concepts.
  • Proficiency in mathematical methods for engineering problem-solving.
  • Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
  • Strong communication skills for conveying technical concepts to non-engineers.
  • Knowledge of Canadian engineering standards and codes.
  • Willingness to adhere to safety protocols in a shop environment.
  • Professional Engineering License (P.Eng.) or eligibility is preferred.
  • Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize assembly lines and manufacturing processes to improve efficiency.
  • Prepare production setups, including BOMs and documentation for manufacturing.
  • Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and participate in safety meetings and investigations.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to address safety risks and equipment standards.
  • Liaise between engineering and production to facilitate smooth operations and documentation handovers.
  • Lead project planning for line changes and new installations while considering safety.
  • Analyze performance data to identify gaps and implement solutions to enhance production.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Support for professional development and continued learning opportunities.
  • Potential for unique growth and advancement paths based on individual contributions.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Silent-Aire)

What You Do

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who can support assembly and manufacturing operations with strong process thinking, problem-solving, and project execution. You will work with production, engineering, safety, quality, and CI teams to optimize processes, equipment, layouts, and line performance to meet production demands and quality standards. Automation experience is valued and can be brought to bear on projects and improvements where applicable.

How You Will Do It
  • Design and optimize assembly lines and manufacturing processes, including line layouts, line balancing, takt times, cell design, standard work, and documentation.
  • Prepare production setups including BOMs, fabrication parts, consumables, task lists, and subassemblies; manage procurement-related documentation and change management (ECRs).
  • Ensure compliance with Alberta and Canadian Occupational Health and Safety guidelines; contribute to JHSA meetings and incident investigations; support safety feature implementation and guarding design.
  • Collaborate with safety and structural engineering teams to address risk, guarding, and equipment safety in line with applicable standards.
  • Act as a liaison between engineering and production; ensure effective knowledge transfer and documentation handover to operations and maintenance.
  • Lead project planning and execution for line changes or new line installations, including safety considerations, scheduling, and drawing distribution.
  • Oversee assembly line layouts, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) related to manufacturing installations; ensure timely reviews and implementation.
  • Partner with Quality (QC), Production, and EHS to implement standard work procedures, process validations. drive data-driven quality improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams on product feasibility, design calculations, ROI analysis, and scaling of improvements.
  • Lead major initiatives including factory tests, prototype testing, and pilot runs; document lessons learned and scale to production.
  • Manage procurement, pricing, and documentation accuracy during production, coordinate with planning for time trials and production scheduling.
  • Ensure compliance with RFPs, engineering specifications, and contracting procedures.
  • Analyze data to identify performance gaps; recommend and implement solutions; monitor KPIs (e.g., OEE, cycle time, defect rates, downtime) and report to leadership.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and coordination records; communicate effectively across all levels via phone, email, and in-person.
  • Where applicable, collaborate with automation/controls vendors to specify and implement automated equipment and processes; participate in design, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and safety integration; monitor performance and ROI.
  • Perform other duties as required.


What We Look For

Required:
  • 6+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or related roles with a focus on assembly or operations support.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles; solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Experience with assembly processes, process development, debugging, and lean manufacturing concepts (standard work, kaizen, etc.).
  • Proficiency in applying mathematical methods to engineering problems; ability to develop and compare alternative solutions.
  • Excellent time and project management skills; ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources; independent judgment and decision-making.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-engineering stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Canadian engineering standards and relevant codes.
  • Willingness to work in a shop environment with strict safety adherence.
  • Professional Engineering License (P.Eng.) from APEGA or eligibility to apply (preferred).
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering (preferred).


Preferred:
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience guiding cross-functional teams.
  • Experience leading assembly or production initiatives from concept through to production handover.
  • Experience with supplier/vendor management and developing ROI/business cases for manufacturing improvements.
  • Knowledge of MES/ERP interfaces, data analytics, and digital tools used to monitor production.


About You:
  • Strong communicator who can translate technical concepts for non-engineering stakeholders.
  • Proactive, results-driven, and able to manage conflicting priorities in a dynamic production environment.
  • Collaborative team player who can mentor others and drive cross-functional alignment.
  • Pragmatic mindset with a focus on cost control, ROI, and continuous improvement.


#LI-Onsite

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $67,000-116,000 CAD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) 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

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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