Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Alloy Enterprises; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation and holidays

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Collaborative culture

Zero Harm safety

Employee discounts

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians in designing tools, controls, and processes for fabrication and assembly of commercial units. The role emphasizes Lean methods, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires a BS in engineering, 8+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in supervision, and a proven track record in project management and cost estimating.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years manufacturing/production experience with 5+ years supervisory/management
• Track record in project management execution and high performance
• Hands-on cost estimating, project management, and supplier/ vendor interactions
• Strong knowledge of Lean layouts and Six Sigma/Lean principles
• Experience with manufacturing process improvement and production tools

Responsibilities

• Manage Manufacturing Engineering team activities and resource allocation
• Lead engineers/technicians to design and develop tools, controls, equipment, and processes
• Develop production methods and layouts with Lean mindset; interface with quality control
• Provide direction and guidance to staff; monitor performance
• Align resources and identify improvement opportunities across processes
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, NPI)
• Ensure inputs from internal/external customers are understood and plans executed
• Recruit, coach, and develop organizational talent
• Uphold company vision/values and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting/cost estimating

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Day in the Life, Engineering: http://on.jci.com/3XKObRR

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• JCI Employee discount programs

What you will do

You will manage activities and allocate resources within the Manufacturing Engineering Team to develop and meet Divisional, Site, and Value Stream goals. You will lead a group of manufacturing engineers and technicians to design and develop tools, controls, equipment, and processes to support manufacturing fabrication and assembly operations of commercial units. A significant portion of your time is dedicated to team development, performance management, and organizational leadership responsibilities. You will also work closely with the manufacturing operations team with a Lean mindset in developing new production methods, workstream consolidation layouts, and interfacing with the quality control staff to establish standards and resolve manufacturing issues.

How you will do it

• Position is responsible for managing Manufacturing Engineering personnel and Lean Manufacturing professionals (4 currently)

• Develop Future State vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan.

• Provide direction and guidance to technician and engineering staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.

• Align resources and identifies opportunities for improvement within the existing processes and systems.

• Build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, New Product Introduction, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Team, Supplier Engineering, and Continuous improvement functions.

• Ensure that inputs from all internal and external customers are understood, plans are appropriately developed and drives accountability and execution to plans.

• Utilize excellent communication skills, demonstrating leadership communicating both up and down the organization.

• Influence, guide, and manage internal/external resources to achieve program goals.

• Provide significant guidance and approval regarding technical strategies and approaches.

• Recruit, coach, and develop organizational talent.

• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

• Create an entrepreneurial environment.

• Keep the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.

• Demonstrate effective change leadership.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Make decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules to achieve department objectives.

• Strong Capital Planning skills: budget, application and project management.

• Direct activities of manufacturing engineers in developing labor standards, work instructions, operational description sheets, and labor costing.

• Responsible for achieving the plant's annual Continuous Improvement (CI) Savings Goal by:

  • Enhancing Workflow (Material Presentation, Material Flow, Support Plan for Every Part)

  • Balancing Production Lines

  • Conducting 3P Kaizen events

  • Adopting a Lean mindset to eliminate waste and reduce controllable conversion costs

What we look for

• University degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Industrial Engineer or equivalent degree preferred

• Minimum of 8 years manufacturing and production operations and/or manufacturing engineering experience including at least 5 years’ successful supervisory/management experience of manufacturing engineers.

• Demonstrated track record of project management execution and a high-level of performance in current and previous positions.

• Hands-on experience in cost estimating, project management, contract negotiations and interaction with product vendors.

• Strong knowledge and experience with Lean layouts and related flow strategy using Six Sigma and Lean principles.

• Experience with manufacturing process improvement and production tools.

Hiring Salary Range

$89,400.00 - $149,200.00 USD Annual (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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