Gemba Welding & Surface Finishing Tech Leader

Johnson Controls, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Joining & Surface Finishing Technologies SME to set enterprise standards, own the technology roadmap, and drive measurable improvements on the plant floor across global sites.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep mastery of welding, brazing, coatings, and corrosion protection, with a proven ability to scale solutions from pilot lines to full deployment. Travel to multiple plants and suppliers is expected to ensure rapid, tangible value delivery while

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with welding and brazing in manufacturing.
• Ability to define and govern global standards for joining and finishing.
• Experience evaluating and deploying new technologies on the shop floor.
• Strong collaboration with engineering and supplier base.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern global standards for joining and protective finishes.
• Own multi-year technology roadmap for joining and surface finishing.
• Lead deployment of best practices across plant network.
• Coach and mentor plant personnel on technical excellence.

Skills

Welding

Brazing

Gemba leadership

Manufacturing standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Joining & Surface Finishing Technologies SME to set enterprise standards, own the technology roadmap, and drive measurable improvements on the plant floor across global sites.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep mastery of welding, brazing, coatings, and corrosion protection, with a proven ability to scale solutions from pilot lines to full deployment. Travel to multiple plants and suppliers is expected to ensure rapid, tangible value delivery while