Manufacturing Engineer — CNC & Lean Production

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Benefits from day one

Job summary

Johnson Controls Navy Systems in York, PA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacture in a machine shop environment, leading tooling development, equipment planning, and facility optimization.

You will drive continuous improvement, apply lean methods, collaborate across Materials, Quality, Engineering and Safety, and manage capital equipment projects to sustain production and meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required with 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing engineering; with a focus on process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• In lieu of a degree, 7–10 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience may be considered
• Strong background in machining operations, including manual and CNC equipment.
• Proven ability to lead lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g., 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Experience in developing and maintaining standard work instructions and production controls.
• Skilled in identifying cost‑reduction opportunities and improving operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated success in managing capital equipment projects and facility layout changes.
• Familiarity with evaluating manufacturability and conducting technical assessments of suppliers and vendors.
• Ability to support supplier production startups and ensure alignment with quality and delivery expectations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project), internet applications, and email.
• Experience with SolidWorks or Creo.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Safety teams.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Process development

Problem-solving

Capital projects management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Johnson Controls Navy Systems in York, PA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacture in a machine shop environment, leading tooling development, equipment planning, and facility optimization.

You will drive continuous improvement, apply lean methods, collaborate across Materials, Quality, Engineering and Safety, and manage capital equipment projects to sustain production and meet customer needs.