Manufacturing Engineering Manager

About UsJohnson 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: What we offerCompetitive salary and bonusPaid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first yearComprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day oneExtensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resourcesEncouraging and collaborative team environmentDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policyJCI Employee discount programsWhat you will doYou 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 itPosition 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 LinesConducting 3P Kaizen eventsAdopting a Lean mindset to eliminate waste and reduce controllable conversion costsWhat we look forUniversity 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 preferredMinimum 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 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, visitEEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.SummaryLocation: San Antonio-Texas-United States of AmericaType: Full time