Manufacturing Engineering Manager

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 89,400 - 149,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

On‑the‑job training

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls International plc. is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineering Manager in the United States (San Antonio, TX) to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians.

You will design tools and processes for fabrication and assembly, drive lean improvements, and enhance production methods while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and NPI teams. The role emphasizes team development, performance management, and capital planning to achieve annual CI savings, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years manufacturing/production operations or manufacturing engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of supervisory/management experience of manufacturing engineers.
• Strong knowledge of Lean layouts and Six Sigma/Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team to meet divisional, site, and value‑stream goals.
• Design and develop tools, controls, equipment, and processes for fabrication and assembly.
• Develop new production methods, layouts, and interfaces with quality control to resolve issues.
• Recruit, coach, and develop talent; drive CI savings and lean improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Leadership

Cost estimation

Vendor interaction

Six Sigma

Process improvement

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

B.S. Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation in the first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(K), medical, dental, and vision care – available day one
• Extensive on‑the‑job and cross‑training opportunities
• 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 will be 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 quality control staff to establish standards and resolve manufacturing issues.

How you will do it

The position is responsible for managing Manufacturing Engineering personnel and Lean Manufacturing professionals (currently four). You will develop a future‑state vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan, provide direction and guidance to technician and engineering staff exercising significant latitude, and align resources to identify opportunities for improvement. You will 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. You will ensure that inputs from all internal and external customers are understood, plans are developed appropriately, and accountability and execution of plans are driven. You will utilize excellent communication skills, demonstrate leadership in communication up and down the organization, influence and guide internal/external resources, and provide significant guidance and approval regarding technical strategies and approaches. You will recruit, coach, and develop talent, foster a diverse workplace, create an entrepreneurial environment, keep the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making, demonstrate effective change leadership, monitor compliance with company policies, and make decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules to achieve department objectives. You will also exercise strong capital planning skills, direct manufacturing engineers in developing labor standards, work instructions, operating description sheets, and labor costing, and be responsible for achieving the plant’s annual Continuous Improvement (CI) savings goal through workflow enhancement, line balancing, 3P Kaizen events, and 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. A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years manufacturing and production operations and/or manufacturing engineering experience, including at least 5 years of successful supervisory/management experience of manufacturing engineers.
• Demonstrated track record of project management execution and high 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.

Salary and Benefits

• Hiring salary range: $89,400.00 – $149,200.00 USD (annual).
• This position includes a competitive benefits package.
• For more details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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 the appropriate resources.