Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

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• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.

• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Thermal constraints limit AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, power electronics, and defense systems. JCI removes those constraints. Enabled by the Stack Forging™ process, JCI produces high-performance thermal components and cooling loop solutions — purpose-built for direct integration into AI, HPC, and mission-critical systems.

JCI has built the industry's leading thermal management platform for the applications that demand it most. As a Builder on the Stack Forging Thermal Solutions team at Johnson Controls, you'll join a team of sleeve-rollers who set a high bar for themselves and their co-workers. We foster a collaborative culture with no silos, where everyone is encouraged to think out loud.

If you are passionate about your craft and don't give up until you've found a way, you will make an ideal Builder! ________________________________________ What You’ll Do As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing, you will be responsible for defining and building the standards, documentation, and structure required to transition machines from prototype to scalable production—enabling consistent builds by internal teams and contract manufacturers with minimal reliance on tribal knowledge.

You will report to the Sr. Manager of the Manufacturing Operations team and lead a cross-functional program team dedicated to scaling up the manufacturing line for JCI Stack Forging’s thermal management offerings. Who You Are You are a seasoned manufacturing professional and take pride in the quality and reliability of the systems you build.

You are a detail-oriented, collaborative problem solver who can effectively bridge design engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. You will play a critical role in driving repeatability, reducing variation, accelerating assembly, and improving quality as production scales. You are a high-ownership, “builder” mindset with the ability to move fast and make pragmatic tradeoffs.This position generally requires a commitment of 5 days onsite per week. ________________________________________ Responsibilities *Responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs.

• Work with design engineers to influence designs early on, driving DFM/DFA across all JCI Stack Forging manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain assembly drawings, exploded views and callouts.
• Create and contribute to ‘design histories’ documents for recording of key learnings, architectural selections, and process improvements.
• Build and own clean multi-level BOMs for all JCI Stack Forging manufacturing equipment, acting as a steward of the part numbering, naming, revisioning, and release standards.
• Develop clear, visual assembly instructions for: ○ Parts and subassemblies ○ Module and final system integration ○ Installation and test procedures.
• Develop and own SOPs related to the commissioning and maintenance of JCI Stack Forging manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to validate instructions on the production floor and continuously improve documentation based on feedback.
• Manage machine build projects including new machine builds, retrofits, and upgrades as necessary. ________________________________________ Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in capital equipment.
• Background in commissioning or productizing complex systems or capital equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD and PDM, including large assemblies, drawings, configurations and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong experience owning BOM structure, drawing standards, and assembly/work instructions from part to system level.
• Hands-on experience supporting early builds, machine bring-up, or production ramps
• Clear, effective communicator. ________________________________________ Preferred Skills
• Proven expertise with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proven ability to turn evolving process requirements and prototype designs into scalable, repeatable machines.
• Comfortable partnering closely with design and process engineers to rapidly incorporate changes into equipment design and documentation.
• Direct experience with metal additive manufacturing, robotics, or industrial automation.
• Experience in high-volume mass production environments (e.g., automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductors 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.
• Experience with contract manufacturers and external build partners.

SALARY RANGE : $94,000 - $140,000 (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.

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.

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