Senior Process Engineer

Johnson Controls; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 85,200 - 127,800; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Texas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate current operations, design workflows, and drive lean improvements across plant processes. You will lead or participate in projects that increase capacity, reduce costs, and raise product quality and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 5+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience, and strong CAD skills with AutoCAD and SolidWorks, plus excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related manufacturing discipline.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering experience.
• Lean manufacturing principles (material flow, process flow, workstation design).
• Proficient in CAD tools including AutoCAD and SolidWorks and MS Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal & written—and ability to read/write policies, procedures, manuals, blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current operations and determine more efficient production processes.
• Lead or participate in projects to increase plant capacity, reduce cost, improve productivity, and enhance quality and safety.
• Assist in trouble-shshooting equipment and train employees on new processes; identify waste using Lean principles.
• Provide technical know-how to solve root-cause product issues and support capital investment needs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Effective communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off: 15 days paid vacation / 10 days paid holidays / 5 sick days each calendar year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision care – all available day one of employment
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do

You will evaluate our current operations and determine more efficient production processes. Your responsibilities include analyzing operations, designing workflows and production processes, reducing inefficiency, and ensuring that final products meet the established quality and safety standards. Key duties include leading and / or participating on projects that increase plant capacity, reduce cost, improve productivity, reduce job hazards, and / or improve product quality.

How You Will Do It

• Assist in trouble‑shooting assembly and fabrication equipment
• Train employees for new and updated processes and provide work instructions. Investigate, evaluate, and make recommendations for new equipment, tooling and processes to improve capacity, reliability, and safety.
• Identify waste and opportunities for the business to improve (among others by using Lean principles and methodologies), as well as reporting and celebrating past successes in these areas from a business perspective.
• Responsible for the Johnson Controls Manufacturing System (JCMS) principles as a facilitator for Champions and Backups.
• Support the organization as a trainer in Lean Manufacturing tools. (5S, Value Chain Mapping, Yamazumi, Std Work, Kaizen, TPM, Quick Change Over, Kanban, Heijunka, Problem Solving with A3/PDCA/8Ds).
• Optimize workstation layout using Lean tools and techniques.
• Provide technical know‑how to solve problems and determine root cause of product issues in manufacturing.
• Lead and assist with Cost‑out, Safety, Kaizen, and other initiatives.
• Continuously improve current production methods using Six Sigma methodologies and utilize knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Product Engineer to introduce new products, define needs for capital investments.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related manufacturing discipline
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering experience
• Lean manufacturing principles (material flow, material presentation, process flow, workstation design)
• Proficient in the use of computer‑aided design including AutoCAD and SolidWorks and multiple software applications that include Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbally and in writing – and possess the ability to read and write business policies, procedures, general business periodicals, manuals, blueprints and other correspondence

Preferred

• Strong organizational skills and motivational skills
• Lean and / or Six Sigma Certifications
• Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems and make logical decisions
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a team
• Knowledge of machining operations, soldering processes, automated and manual assembly processes
• Experience with high‑volume manufacturing and assembly processes, both manual and automated.

Salary Range

85,200.00 – 127,800.00 (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.