Commercial Air Handling Units Contract Engineering Manager

1017 York International Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 93,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation

401K plan

Medical, dental, and vision

On-the-job training

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks an accomplished engineer to lead design and release for Standard Air Handling Units. You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Application Engineering to ensure designs meet requirements and production timelines.

This role emphasizes leadership across sites, cost-conscious design, and effective communication with customers and internal teams. A strong background in air handling systems is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related science or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in air conditioning design or related field.
• Experience in a design and product development environment.
• Experience with design and construction of packaged air conditioning systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with Engineering on new designs previously done as a special quote.
• Work with Manufacturing to correct design errors and maintain production dates.
• Review and assess deviation reports from factory.
• Educate and train Application Engineers in design and manufacturing processes.
• Lead multi-site team and manage two groups: Application Engineers and Manufacturing.
• Provide engineering support for Standard Air Handling Units.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Education

BS in Engineering or related science

Job description

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 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
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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What you will do:

• Consult with Engineering on new designs that have been previously done as a special quote
• Work with Manufacturing to correct design errors
• Work with Manufacturing to correct issues on factory floor and keep production dates
• Review and assess deviation report from factory
• Work with Application Engineering to determine feasibility of proposed changes
• Educate and train Application Engineers in design and manufacturing processes
• Responsible for leading multi-site team
• Manage 2 separate groups within the team, application engineers and manufacturing
• Represent team to software departments to meet needs of Contract Engineering team
• Help to identify, correct and remove software errors
• Work with Airside Technical Service teams to address warranty issues
• Work with the highest level of business ethics and integrity
• Commit to developing expected leadership behaviors -- to be passionate to win, customer focused, collaborative, and decisive
• Provide commercial, competitive and technical application engineering support all aspects of Standard Air Handling Units with minimal direction
• Ensure the design and layout of the AHU will function as intended
• Analyze product requirements and develop alternative innovative designs. Use complex problem-solving techniques requiring regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Support Customer Visits (factory tours) as necessary
• Review and analyze engineering rules and documents as necessary
• Recommend cost savings and value engineering alternatives for Air Handling Units and systems
• Be proficient at preparing, checking, and coordinating the release of documentation to support Standard Air Handling products

What we look for: Required

• BS in Engineering or related science, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in air conditioning design or a related field
• Experience in a design and product development environment
• Experience with design and construction of packaged air conditioning systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work well with employees and customers at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and able to effectively manage multiple simultaneous projects

HIRING SALARY RANGE:

$93,000 - $135,000 (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.

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