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What We Offer

Competitive salary and bonus
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
JCI Employee discount programs

Role Summary

The Staff Plant Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Water Cooled Chillers) will lead a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for supporting daily production operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and advancing manufacturing processes within a complex water-cooled chiller assembly environment. This leader will partner closely with Operations, Product Engineering, and Quality to improve manufacturing performance, eliminate waste, solve production challenges, and implement innovative process improvements across the plant.

This role combines people leadership, manufacturing engineering expertise, Lean transformation, and operational problem-solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance while supporting the site's long-term manufacturing strategy.

What You Will Do

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting production operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive process improvements across assembly and manufacturing operations using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies.
Partner with Production, Product Engineering, and Quality teams to establish, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes and standards.
Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by removing technical barriers, improving process capability, and resolving production challenges.
Develop and implement future-state manufacturing strategies that improve throughput, labor efficiency, material flow, and overall operational performance.
Lead value stream improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory reduction, and cost savings.
Support capital equipment planning, manufacturing technology implementation, and automation initiatives.
Improve manufacturing processes related to mechanical and electrical assembly operations, including electrical panels, drives, controls, and complex system integration.
Facilitate Kaizen events and Continuous Improvement projects that deliver measurable operational results.
Build strong partnerships with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Advanced Manufacturing teams.

How You Will Do It

Apply Lean Manufacturing tools including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, SMED, Root Cause Analysis, and A3 Problem Solving.
Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify innovative solutions to improve performance, eliminate waste, and reduce operational constraints.
Lead manufacturing engineering resources in developing work instructions, labor standards, process documentation, and manufacturing methods.
Drive accountability for Continuous Improvement goals and annual productivity targets.
Support manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and process enhancements that improve reliability and throughput.
Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders while driving execution of manufacturing priorities.
Manage capital projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, equipment selection, vendor coordination, and project execution.
Foster a culture of safety, engagement, problem-solving, innovation, and operational excellence.
Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent to support future organizational growth.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
8+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience within a complex manufacturing environment.
5+ years previous leadership experience managing Manufacturing Engineers or technical engineering teams.
Strong Manufacturing Engineering foundation with demonstrated career progression in Manufacturing Engineering roles.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations involving complex mechanical and/or electrical systems.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, electrical assembly, automation, PLC-controlled equipment, or related manufacturing technologies.
Demonstrated experience partnering with Operations, Product Engineering, and Quality to implement process improvements and resolve manufacturing issues.
Strong hands-on experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Experience utilizing Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, 5S, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, Line Balancing, and Error-Proofing (Poka-Yoke).
Proven ability to evaluate manufacturing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and develop innovative solutions.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving change within a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing capital projects, equipment implementation, manufacturing process improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.
Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within HVAC, industrial equipment, automation, electrical equipment, automotive, aerospace, oil & gas, or other highly engineered manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting assembly operations involving electrical panels, drives, controls, automation systems, or electromechanical products.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent Continuous Improvement certification.
Experience leading plant-wide Lean transformation initiatives.
Experience supporting advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, or smart factory initiatives.
Prior exposure to chiller, HVAC, refrigeration, or thermal management products.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified U.S.-based candidates.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $117,000 - 170,000 (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

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