Senior Manufacturing Engineer (onsite)

About Johnson Controls 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. Job Summary Senior Manufacturing Engineer in the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team located in Burlington, MA. Responsible for the specification, development, and commissioning manufacturing equipment for testing coldplates and producing products at scale. Reports to the Sr. Manager of the Machines team and leads a cross‑functional program team dedicated to scaling up the manufacturing line for JCI Stack Forging’s thermal management offerings. Onsite presence in Burlington, MA is required; candidates must be within commuting distance or able to relocate. Only U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents are considered; sponsorship is not available. How You Will Do It Manufacturing system design: Design, develop, and commission scalable assembly systems for high-volume thermal system production. Testing system development: Develop and implement automated testing systems (e.g., performance, reliability, and leak testing) for coldplates and thermal systems. Vendor selection and management: Own the technical selection, procurement, and qualification of high‑value capital equipment required for automated testing and assembly. Program management: Lead the manufacturing scale‑up project for thermal system production, including defining resourcing, setting timelines, and establishing milestones. Technical leadership: Act as a subject matter expert on manufacturing for coldplates and thermal systems. Set and maintain the technical standards for manufacturing quality, process control (e.g., PFMEAs), and reliability. Mentorship: Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, production engineers, and production staff. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related engineering field. 7+ years of experience in manufacturing. 3+ years of experience with commissioning capital equipment. 2+ years of experience with thermal‑fluid systems. Preferred Qualifications Proven expertise with Lean Manufacturing principles. Direct experience with metal joining and fitting processes, preferably in a thermal management context. Experience in high-volume mass production environments (e.g., automotive, consumer electronics, or high‑power computing/data center). Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth startup environment. Proficiency with 3D software tools for design, inspection, or CAM. Compensation HIRING SALARY RANGE: $105,000 – $160,000 (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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson Controls