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Johnson Controls · 13 hours ago

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machining (Job Number: 1453)

Johnson Controls is a company that supports critical facilities and missions for the federal government. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing operations within a machine shop environment, focusing on process improvement, tooling development, and cross-department collaboration.

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Responsibilities

Develop and refine manufacturing processes, methods, 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 departments including 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 startup

Qualification

Manufacturing EngineeringCNC MachiningLean ManufacturingCapital Equipment ManagementSolidWorksProcess DocumentationTechnical AssessmentsCost ReductionSupplier ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteProblem-SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required with a minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering; with a focus on process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
In lieu of a degree, 7–10 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience may be considered
Strong background in machining operations, including manual and CNC equipment
Proven ability to lead and implement lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g., 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
Experience in developing and maintaining standard work instructions and production controls
Skilled in identifying cost-reduction opportunities and improving operational efficiency
Demonstrated success in managing capital equipment projects and facility layout changes
Familiarity with evaluating manufacturability and conducting technical assessments of suppliers and vendors
Ability to support supplier production startups and ensure alignment with quality and delivery expectations
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project), internet applications, and email
Experience with SolidWorks or Creo
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Safety teams
Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Benefits

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
3 weeks of paid vacation
5 sick days
3 floating holidays
10 standard holidays per calendar year

Company

Johnson Controls

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Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.

H1B Sponsorship

Johnson Controls has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (61)
2024 (57)
2023 (80)
2022 (95)
2021 (81)
2020 (93)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.6B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M

Leadership Team

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Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
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Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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