Manufacturing Engineer II

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Marinette, Stanton (WI, TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus plan

Health benefits

Job summary

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the 1st shift to support and enhance manufacturing processes. The role involves addressing production issues, developing new processes, and ensuring equipment functionality while adhering to safety regulations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, along with strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications. A competitive salary of $76,000 – $105,000 is offered, along with a benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of progressive hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Knowledge of financial controls and product costing.
• Previous experience in related managerial roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support current manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
• Develop solutions for production problems with processes and tooling.
• Manage capital equipment planning and procurement activities.
• Coordinate new product development and cost reduction activities.
• Participate in and lead Kaizen events.

Skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Problem-solving methods

Lean manufacturing practices

Microsoft Suite Applications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

6 years of manufacturing experience (if no degree)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer, 1st shift

Responsible for supporting current manufacturing and facilitating continuous improvement processes associated with manufacturing methods and processes in the plant facility. Also develops solutions for production problems related to materials, processes, and tooling. Supports new products and programs by developing new processes, designing tooling and machinery, and developing production controls. Responsible for set‑up of new equipment, ensuring proper operation, and teaching others the proper use of this equipment. Accountable for applying sound economic methods to equipment and space utilization to meet design and quality criteria with the lowest expense and consistent with the facilities financial and non‑financial objectives.

Principal Duties

• Reviews specifications and bid proposals and cost estimate requests to establish the feasibility of accepting orders.
• Determines manufacturability, investment requirements, product cost and delivery schedules.
• Develops processes, methods, tooling, and production controls for new products and programs; supervises their assembly and proofing.
• Supports production to resolve any manufacturing issues.
• Coordinates new product development and cost reduction activities.
• Manages capital equipment planning and procurement activities.
• Maintains, operates, and troubleshoots manufacturing support software.
• Plans, supervises, and executes work measurement, and defines operations and operation balance to TAKT time.
• Plans, justifies, and implements facility changes to produce the forecasted volume of product economically.
• Participates in and leads Kaizen events.
• Responsible for Labor Routings, Capacity Planning, TPM, and Cost Estimating.
• Responsible for Capital justification, CNC/Programming, Tool Design and Selection.
• Responsible for reporting work related injuries and near misses to supervision.
• Responsible for wearing all required PPE and following applicable safety/environmental rules.
• Responsible for correcting or reporting unsafe conditions observed within the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with one to three years of progressive, hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Knowledge of formal problem‑solving methods along with experience with financial controls and product costing.
• Previous experience as Plant Operations Manager, Plant Continuous Improvement Manager, or Plant Manager with new products and process introductions, with a working knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and procedures.
• In the absence of a four‑year degree in engineering, a minimum of six years experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint) as well as internet software and e‑mail.

Salary & Benefits

$76,000 – 105,000 (salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data). This role offers a competitive bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance and includes a competitive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation during the application process, contact the recruiting team.