Brazing Process Engineer: NPI & Continuous Improvement

Johnson Controls; Konak; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Turkey is seeking a manufacturing engineer specialized in brazing to lead development, optimization, and standardization of brazing processes used in our manufacturing operations.

The role includes supporting NPI activities, process validation, production transfer, and collaboration with design teams to improve reliability and manufacturability of brazed joints, while advancing lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, welding, brazing, or joining processes.
• Hands-on brazing process development, validation, and production support.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and Control Plan methodologies.
• Experience with structured problem-solving tools and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and standardization of brazing processes used in manufacturing operations.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process design, validation, and production transfer.
• Investigate production and quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive projects aimed at reducing scrap, rework costs, and process losses.
• Collaborate with product design teams to improve the reliability and manufacturability of brazed joints.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing projects across the factory.
• Analyze process performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and Kaizen.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, PFMEA, Control Plans, and process control strategies.
• Deliver process training and technical support to operators and technicians.
• Support the evaluation, installation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and quality standards throughout all process improvement activities.

Tools

PFMEA

SPC

MSA

Control Plans

Job description

Johnson Controls in Turkey is seeking a manufacturing engineer specialized in brazing to lead development, optimization, and standardization of brazing processes used in our manufacturing operations.

The role includes supporting NPI activities, process validation, production transfer, and collaboration with design teams to improve reliability and manufacturability of brazed joints, while advancing lean initiatives.