Lean Manufacturing Engineer: CNC & Process Improvement

Johnson Controls Federal Systems; York (York County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Benefits on first day

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Johnson Controls Navy Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve operations at our York, PA site. You will refine processes, develop tooling, and lead capital equipment planning to meet production needs.

The role emphasizes lean methods, cross‑functional collaboration, and hands‑on problem solving to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing engineering, with CNC/manual machining knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3–5 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Or 7–10 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong background in machining operations including manual and CNC equipment.
• Proven Lean manufacturing experience (5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Experience developing and maintaining standard work instructions and production controls.
• Ability to identify cost-reduction opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects and facility layout changes.
• Familiarity with evaluating manufacturability and supplier/vendor assessments.
• Ability to support supplier startups and align with quality and delivery requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general internet/email skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks or Creo.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes, tooling, and production controls for existing products.
• Provide hands‑on support to resolve day‑to‑day manufacturing issues and ensure stable production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, uptime, and efficiency.
• Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities within existing operations.
• Manage capital equipment planning, justification, and procurement for production needs.
• Plan and implement facility changes to support forecasted production volumes.
• Provide technical support across Materials, Quality, Engineering, and Safety.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Six Sigma, and other CI methods.
• Lead and support 5S activities throughout the facility.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work Instructions for critical processes.
• Coordinate and support drawing changes implementation.
• Procure tooling, fixtures, and equipment for production support.
• Evaluate specifications and cost estimates for manufacturability and investment needs.
• Conduct supplier and vendor technical assessments.
• Assist suppliers and vendors in production startups.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Capital project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

MS Office

Job description

Johnson Controls Navy Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve operations at our York, PA site. You will refine processes, develop tooling, and lead capital equipment planning to meet production needs.

The role emphasizes lean methods, cross‑functional collaboration, and hands‑on problem solving to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing engineering, with CNC/manual machining knowledge and