Manufacturing Engineer, Compressor Assembly (Job Number: 1699)

Johnson Controls; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Vacation time

Benefits on day one

Job summary

Johnson Controls Navy Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Compressor Assembly to support York, PA production. You will improve compressor assembly processes, contribute to fixture design, and optimize equipment utilization while ensuring safe, cost-effective manufacturing aligned with facility goals.

You will work with cross-functional teams, leadKaizen events, and support Lean initiatives, including standardized work and takt-time alignment to meet flow-line production demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3–5 years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 7–10 years acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Strong analytical skills with formal problem-solving methods (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Experience in improving production processes and lean principles.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Develops and improves compressor assembly processes, tooling and fixturing.
• Provides daily technical support; resolves issues in fit-up, torque, and flow.
• Manages capital planning and procurement for assembly equipment.
• Leads continuous improvement and cost-reduction activities.
• Reviews and approves engineering drawings via ECN process.
• Maintains and troubleshoots manufacturing support software and workflows.
• Performs work measurement and defines standard work; balances TAKT time.
• Plans facility/layout changes to meet production volume and ergonomics.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Compressor Assembly to join our federal team at our York, PA location. Responsible for supporting and improving compressor assembly manufacturing processes. Develops solutions for production problems involving compressor components, materials flow, assembly methods, and tooling. Supports ongoing production by refining existing processes, designing and improving fixtures, and enhancing production controls used in compressor assembly. Responsible for set‑up, validation, and operator training for new or upgraded equipment installed within compressor assembly. Applies sound economic and engineering methods to optimize equipment utilization, workstation layout, and space usage, ensuring safe, efficient, and low‑cost production in alignment with facility goals.

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Compressor Assembly to join our federal team at our York, PA location. Responsible for supporting and improving compressor assembly manufacturing processes. Develops solutions for production problems involving compressor components, materials flow, assembly methods, and tooling. Supports ongoing production by refining existing processes, designing and improving fixtures, and enhancing production controls used in compressor assembly. Responsible for set‑up, validation, and operator training for new or upgraded equipment installed within compressor assembly. Applies sound economic and engineering methods to optimize equipment utilization, workstation layout, and space usage, ensuring safe, efficient, and low‑cost production in alignment with facility goals. At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure. Bonus Eligible: Yes. Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year. Learn more about Navy Systems York, PA Plant: Navy Systems, York PA

As a Manufacturing Engineer, You Will

• Develops and improves compressor assembly processes, methods, tooling, and fixturing; supports trials and validation of updated processes.
• Provides daily technical support to compressor assembly, resolving issues with part fit‑up, torque, assembly sequence, material flow, machining interfaces, and heat‑treated components.
• Manages capital planning and procurement for compressor assembly equipment (presses, torque tools, lifting devices, leak‑test systems, measurement tools).
• Leads continuous improvement and cost‑reduction activities, including ergonomics, takt‑time alignment, defect reduction, and material flow optimization.
• Leads, reviews, and approves engineering drawing modifications through the formal Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.
• Maintains and troubleshoots manufacturing support software (routers, digital work instructions, error‑proofing systems, tooling databases).
• Performs work measurement and defines standard work; balances operations to meet TAKT time and support flow‑line production.
• Plans and implements facility and layout changes to meet production volume, improve ergonomics, and streamline compressor assembly flow.
• Supports Lean and Flow Manufacturing initiatives, including point‑of‑use storage, standardized work, material presentation, and visual controls.
• Collaborates closely with machining department to resolve upstream component issues, optimize manufacturability, and ensure seamless flow between machining and compressor assembly.
• Leads and supports 6S activities in compressor assembly.
• Participates in and leads Kaizen events to improve assembly reliability, efficiency, inspection flow, and defect reduction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with three (3) to five (5) years of progressive hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in mechanical assembly or rotating equipment.
• In lieu of a degree, 7–10 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience may be considered.
• Requires strong analytical skills and experience with formal problem‑solving methods (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Must have experience improving or supporting production processes and familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and 3D CAD software are required.
• Experience in developing and maintaining standard work instructions and production controls.
• Skilled in identifying cost‑reduction opportunities and improving operational efficiency.
• Experience specific to compressor assembly, machining, or heat‑treatment support is highly preferred.
• 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.

Who We Are

The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application

If you’d like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our “Who we are” video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9TF3ANMxU

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• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
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• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best‑managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.

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