Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, CNC & Capital Projects

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

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.