Manufacturing Engineer (Job Number: 1691)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Benefits on first day of employment

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Johnson Controls Navy Systems in York, PA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve machine shop operations, including manual and CNC machining. You will lead lean improvements, capital projects, and cross‑functional collaboration to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The role requires hands-on manufacturing engineering experience, lean and standard work development, and strong problem solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years hands-on manufacturing engineering experience with focus on process development and continuous improvement.
• In lieu of a degree, 7–10 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience may be considered.
• Strong background in machining operations (manual and CNC).
• Proven ability to lead lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Experience developing and maintaining standard work instructions and production controls.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects and facility layout changes.
• Familiarity with evaluating manufacturability and supplier/vendor assessments.
• Ability to support supplier production startups and ensure alignment with quality and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes, 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 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

5S

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Process development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

7–10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our federal team at our York, PA location. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving manufacturing operations within a machine shop environment, including manual and CNC machining centers. This role focuses on refining existing processes, resolving production issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The engineer will lead efforts in tooling development, equipment planning, and facility optimization, while also collaborating across departments to ensure smooth operations.

This position requires strong hands‑on experience in manufacturing engineering, a solid understanding of lean principles, and the ability to manage capital projects and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will be skilled in troubleshooting, process documentation, and technical assessments, with beneficial experience in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo. Success in this role depends on the ability to work cross‑functionally, support vendor startups, and apply practical engineering solutions that align with operational 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:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required with a minimum of 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 and implement 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.

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)

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• 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.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity 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. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers