Manufacturing Engineer, NPI

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction, to bridge novel part designs with production. You will optimize parts for production, improve manufacturing efficiency, and ensure facility infrastructure supports these goals.

The role requires a strong technical background in manufacturing engineering, detailed documentation, and collaboration with design and production teams. Onsite five days a week is typical.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in a capital equipment or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with multiple CAD software packages including best practices with PDM systems.

Responsibilities

• Influence designs early on, driving DFM/DFA across Stack Forging manufacturing equipment.
• Optimize part designs and assembly processes for efficient production.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to drive continuous improvement and corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation including assembly instructions, BOMs, and SOPs.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs for production equipment and facilities.

Education

4-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant STEM field

Tools

CAD software

PDM systems

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team! Who we are: Johnson Controls is global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer: Competitive salary Paid vacation/holidays/sick time Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care. On-the-job/cross-training opportunities Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy Thermal constraints limit AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, power electronics, and defense systems. JCI removes those constraints. Enabled by the Stack Forging™ process, JCI produces high-performance thermal components and cooling loop solutions — purpose-built for direct integration into AI, HPC, and mission-critical systems. JCI has built the industry's leading thermal management platform for the applications that demand it most.

As a Builder on the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team at Johnson Controls, you'll join a team of sleeve-rollers who set a high bar for themselves and their co-workers. We foster a collaborative culture with no silos, where everyone is encouraged to think out loud. If you are passionate about your craft and don't give up until you've found a way, you will make an ideal Builder!

What you’ll do

As a Manufacturing Engineer, New Product Introduction, you will bridge the gap between novel part designs and production. You will focus on optimizing parts for production, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, and ensuring our facility infrastructure supports these goals. This role requires a strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with both engineering and production teams. You will be responsible for documenting processes, managing facility support, and reporting on performance using key metrics and KPIs.

Who you are

You are a detail-oriented problem solver with a strong background in manufacturing engineering and comfortable in industrial facilities. You take pride in your work and want to increase operational efficiency anywhere you can. You thrive in cross-functional environments, effectively collaborating with both design engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement robust solutions. This role requires a high degree of technical ownership, cross-functional collaboration, critical thinking for root cause analysis, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This position generally requires a commitment of 5 days onsite per week.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities are subject to change based on shifting business needs
• Work with design engineers to influence designs early on, driving DFM/DFA across all JCI Stack Forging manufacturing equipment.
• Optimize part designs and assembly processes for efficient production.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams to drive continuous improvement, troubleshoot assembly issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Actively seek feedback from engineering and production teams on processes and procedures.
• Be comfortable supporting various facility needs, including coordination with vendors for building maintenance and infrastructure upgrades (HVAC, compressed air, etc.).
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, including assembly instructions, BOMs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs for production equipment and facility systems.
• Track, analyze, and report on manufacturing and facilities performance using relevant data, numbers, and KPIs.

What You’ll Bring

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or relevant STEM field
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in a capital equipment or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience in optimizing production processes and optimizing parts for manufacturing.
• Proficiency with multiple CAD software packages including best practices with PDM systems.
• Ability to manage facility infrastructure and vendor relationships.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Ability to track and analyze production metrics with statistical analysis and the ability to present results to multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with novel manufacturing methods.
• Exposure to additive manufacturing.

SALARY RANGE: $86,000 - $105,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Export Control Requirement: This position may require access to information, technology, technical data, software, or other items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment for this position may be contingent upon the candidate's ability to obtain and maintain any required export authorization or eligibility to access controlled items.

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 you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.