Engineering Manager - Special Hazards (onsite)

Johnson Controls; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Engineering Manager for Special Hazards Fire Suppression Systems to lead a team of engineers responsible for design, development, testing, certification, and lifecycle management of fire suppression solutions. This onsite role in Marinette, WI requires strong leadership, regulatory know-how, and a track record of delivering innovative suppression products.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in engineering, 3+ years in leadership, and a solid background in mechanical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in product development or related industries.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles including fluids, vessels, valves, piping, materials, and DFM.
• Experience leading cross-functional product development projects from concept through production launch.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, quality systems, and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical, systems, and product engineers supporting special hazards fire suppression products.
• Drive new product development, product enhancements, and cost optimization from concept through commercialization.
• Provide technical leadership in design and development of fire suppression systems and related hardware.
• Collaborate with Product Management to translate requirements into innovative suppression solutions.
• Manage resources, schedules, budgets, risks, and priorities to meet objectives.
• Support technology roadmaps, product lifecycle management, and portfolio growth initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical engineering

Fire protection

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on socialplatforms.

What You Will Do

Johnson controls is hiring! The Engineering Manager, Special Hazards Fire Suppression Systems leads a team of engineers responsible for the design, development, testing, certification, and lifecycle management of fire suppression solutions for special hazard applications. This role combines technical leadership, product development expertise, and people management to drive innovation, regulatory compliance, product quality, and successful new product introductions. The Engineering Manager establishes technical direction for the product portfolio, develops engineering talent, and collaborates closely with Product Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to deliver customer-focused solutions that support business growth and operational excellence. This position is onsite based in Marinette, WI. Candidates must be commuting distance to the facility, or able to relocate.

How You Will Do It

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical, systems, and product engineers supporting special hazards fire suppression products.
• Drive execution of new product development, product enhancement, value engineering, and cost optimization initiatives from concept through commercialization using a structured stage gate product development process.
• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of special hazards fire suppression systems, including storage containers, valves, actuators, piping networks, nozzles, agent delivery systems, detection interfaces, control equipment, and associated hardware.
• Partner with Product Management to translate customer, application, regulatory, and market requirements into innovative suppression solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead system-level design reviews, validation testing, performance evaluations, and certification activities to support regulatory approvals and customer requirements.
• Manage engineering resources, project schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and technical priorities to meet organizational objectives.
• Support strategic technology roadmaps, product lifecycle management, and portfolio growth initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and customer focus within the engineering organization.
• Serve as a technical representative with customers, certification agencies, consultants, industry organizations, suppliers, and cross-functional leadership teams.
• Building and sustaining a high-performing engineering team.
• Delivering innovative products that meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Driving improvements in quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Effectively managing multiple development programs and competing priorities.
• Developing strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Required

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering experience in product development, fire protection, industrial products, or related industries.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles including fluid dynamics, pressure vessels, valves, piping systems, materials selection, and design for manufacturability.
• Experience leading cross-functional product development projects from concept through production launch.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis tools and product validation methodologies.
• Knowledge of structured product development processes and new product introduction practices.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, quality systems, and certification requirements.

Preferred

• Experience with special hazards fire suppression systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards, UL/FM approvals, marine certifications, and international fire protection standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $105,000 - $130,000 (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