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Johnson Controls · 3 hours ago

Principal Product Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson Controls is a leading company in the manufacturing sector, seeking a Principal Product Manufacturing Engineer. The role involves overseeing product industrialization and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes while ensuring product quality and performance.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to Industrialization/DFM team, focusing on product industrialization, design for manufacturing, and manufacturing engineering
Drive the successful transition of products from design to production and experience interacting with product development teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing processes to meet production goals, ensure product quality, product cost, and product performance
Be actively involved throughout the entire product development and engineering change (EC) lifecycle, from initial concept through manufacturing and launch
Take a hands-on approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and the implementation of best practices in design and manufacturing engineering
Demonstrate the ability to manage complex projects and maintain a focus on continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence
Oversee product industrialization processes, ensure smooth transition from design to full-scale manufacturing
Remain well versed in manufacturing techniques (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering) for pipe bending, welding and brazing, sheet metal fabrication, machining and assembly operations; both within JCI factories and in the world at large
Collaborate with design, R&D, and production teams to develop and implement design for manufacturing (DFM) strategies
Ensure released information for manufacture is aligned to global manufacturing standards and up to date with manufacturing best practices
Develop and maintain factory capabilities matrix for use by design and engineering teams to ensure designs fit into factory tooling & methods
Contribute to the definition and subsequent fulfillment of the definition of done for both major projects and minor changes in a timely and cost-effective manner
Prepare data and product comparisons to support design for manufacturing workshops, make/buy decisions on components, return on investment for equipment, or other applications
Participate along with Manufacturing Engineering on Kaizen events and quality concerns within factory environments to represent the improvements needed from the design team
Provide on-site production support as a representative of the product design key to project timelines
Understand material process flow and process flow mapping and be fluent in process definition and documentation methods
Scout, demonstrate, and introduce advanced manufacturing technologies and automation to enhance chiller production
Maintain a strong focus on health and safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringDesign for ManufacturingPLM software3D modelingERP/MES systemsAgile project managementProcess improvementHealthSafety standardsCross-functional collaboration

Required

This position requires a bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
five (5) years of experience as a Principal Engineer, Product Engineer, or related occupation in product manufacturing or development engineering
Factory floor support product and process development
Identifying key elements requiring quality process control plans in support of Manufacturing Engineering
Reviewing drawings, schematics, models, and providing feedback in design review situations
Addressing differing needs of design teams, factories, and supply chains
Utilizing industry standards and best practices in manufacturing and design for manufacturing
PLM, 3D modeling, and ERP/MES systems software
Agile project management environment

Benefits

Benefits under the York International Corporation Employee Referral Program, which includes specific incentives for referring employees.

Company

Johnson Controls

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Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.

H1B Sponsorship

Johnson Controls has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (61)
2024 (57)
2023 (80)
2022 (95)
2021 (81)
2020 (93)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.6B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M

Leadership Team

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Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
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Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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