Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson Controls; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral scheme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Johnson Controls products

Ongoing training and career developm…

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Stockport, UK, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, maintain and optimise digital manufacturing systems supporting production of fire suppression sprinklers.

You will lead digital transformation, improve performance through data-driven decisions and identify automation opportunities. You will work with cross-functional teams and travel to other Johnson Controls sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience developing digital manufacturing, automation, or industrial control systems.
• Strong SPC understanding with control charts.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs and industrial automation systems.
• Microsoft Power Platform experience (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Knowledge of CNC environments and automated production processes.
• Experience with Fanuc robotics; troubleshooting and programming.
• Willingness to travel to other Johnson Controls sites.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus.
• Industry 4.0 data analytics and performance monitoring experience.
• Experience preparing technical specs and procurement supports.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement OEE monitoring and data collection systems across CNC and automated assembly equipment.
• Analyse manufacturing data to identify productivity improvements and reduce downtime.
• Modify and troubleshoot PLC-controlled automated machinery.
• Evaluate processes and identify automation opportunities with cross-functional teams.
• Act as site Digital Lead to drive digital transformation projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to align projects with business goals.
• Recommend hardware and software upgrades to improve performance.
• Troubleshoot, program and reteach Fanuc robotic systems.
• Provide technical support for electrical, controls and automation issues.
• Support best-practice manufacturing engineering principles and process improvements.

Skills

SPC knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Software/Control Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Fanuc robotics

PLC/HMI systems

Power Platform (Power Apps/Automate/BI)

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Manufacturing Engineer at our Stockport manufacturing site, you will play a key role in supporting the production of fire suppression sprinklers through the development, maintenance and optimisation of digital manufacturing systems. Working within the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will lead digital transformation initiatives, improve manufacturing performance through data-driven decision-making, and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement. This is a site-based role with occasional travel to other UK and international Johnson Controls locations as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products and services
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven working culture

How You Will Do It

• Design, develop and implement OEE monitoring and data collection systems across CNC machining and automated assembly equipment.
• Analyse manufacturing data to identify productivity improvements, reduce downtime and support continuous improvement.
• Modify and troubleshoot PLC-controlled automated machinery.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for automation and with cross-functional teams to define machine specifications and support vendor Request for Quotation (RFQ) activities.
• Act as the site Digital Lead, driving digital transformation projects and supporting the implementation of new technologies and systems.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure digital projects align with business objectives.
• Recommend and implement hardware and software upgrades to improve operational performance.
• Troubleshoot, programme and reteach Fanuc robotic systems.
• Provide technical expertise and support for electrical, controls and automation-related issues across the site.
• Support the implementation of best practice manufacturing engineering principles and process improvements.

What We Are Looking For

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Experience developing and supporting digital manufacturing, automation or industrial control systems.
• Strong understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and the use of control charts to monitor process performance.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs and industrial automation systems.
• Microsoft Power Platform experience, including Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
• Knowledge of CNC manufacturing environments and automated production processes.
• Experience working with Fanuc robotics, including troubleshooting and programming.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel to other Johnson Controls sites within the UK and internationally when required.
• Beneficial: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with Autodesk software packages.
• Experience leading digital transformation or Industry 4.0 of manufacturing data analytics and industrial performance monitoring systems.
• Experience preparing technical specifications and supporting capital equipment procurement projects.

Summary

Location: Stockport-Cheshire-United Kingdom

Type: Full time