Manufacturing Engineer, Compressor Assembly (Job Number: 1699)

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Compressor Assemblyto join our federal team at our York, PA location. Responsible for supporting and improving compressor assembly manufacturing processes. Develops solutions for production problems involving compressor components, materials flow, assembly methods, and tooling. Supports ongoing production by refining existing processes, designing and improving fixtures, and enhancing production controls used in compressor assembly. Responsible for set-up, validation, and operator training for new or upgraded equipment installed within compressor assembly. Applies sound economic and engineering methods to optimize equipment utilization, workstation layout, and space usage, ensuring safe, efficient, and lowcost production in alignment with facility goals.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation's most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Bonus Eligible: Yes
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year

Learn more about Navy Systems York, PA Plant: Navy Systems, York PA

As aManufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Develops and improves compressor assembly processes, methods, tooling, and fixturing; supports trials and validation of updated processes.
• Provides daily technical support to compressor assembly, resolving issues with part fitup, torque, assembly sequence, material flow, machining interfaces, and heattreated components.
• Manages capital planning and procurement for compressor assembly equipment (presses, torque tools, lifting devices, leaktest systems, measurement tools).
• Leads continuous improvement and costreduction activities, including ergonomics, takttime alignment, defect reduction, and material flow optimization.
• Leads, reviews, and approves engineering drawing modifications through the formal Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process.
• Maintains and troubleshoots manufacturing support software (routers, digital work instructions, errorproofing systems, tooling databases).
• Performs work measurement and defines standard work; balances operations to meet TAKT time and support flowline production.
• Plans and implements facility and layout changes to meet production volume, improve ergonomics, and streamline compressor assembly flow.
• Supports Lean and Flow Manufacturing initiatives, including pointofuse storage, standardized work, material presentation, and visual controls.
• Collaborates closely with machining department to resolve upstream component issues, optimize manufacturability, and ensure seamless flow between machining and compressor assembly.
• Leads and supports 6S activities in compressor assembly.
• Participates in and leads Kaizen events to improve assembly reliability, efficiency, inspection flow, and defect reduction.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with three (3) to five (5) years of progressive handson manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in mechanical assembly or rotating equipment.
• In lieu of a degree, 7-10 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience may be considered.
• Requires strong analytical skills and experience with formal problemsolving methods (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Must have experience improving or supporting production processes and familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and 3D CAD software are required.
• Experience in developing and maintaining standard work instructions and production controls.
• Skilled in identifying cost-reduction opportunities and improving operational efficiency.
• Experience specific to compressor assembly, machining, or heattreatment support is highly preferred.
• 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.
  

Who We Are

The primary mission of Johnson Controls Navy Systems is to supply Chilled Water Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment to the US Navy and US Coast Guard. Johnson Controls Navy Systems is a part of the Johnson Controls Federal Systems business. Our robust, high reliability products are designed, manufactured and tested in York, PA to military and other stringent customer specifications. Most of our designs are custom engineered for the specific application

If you'd like to learn more about who we are, what we do, and the systems and products we work with please check out our "Who we are" video on Youtube to learn more. (Around 2 minutes long)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9TF3ANMxU

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies" List
• Corporate Knights Global100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to ForbesNet Zero Leaderslist
  
• CDP 2023Climate Change 'A List'
  
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute's list ofbest-managed companies in America
  
• ForbesBest Employers for Diversitylist.
• NewsweekAmerica's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
  
• Ethisphere 2024World's Most Ethical Companieslist for the 17th time
• NewsweekAmerica's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
  
• Named toNewsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025listing
  
• Named toForbes America's Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
  

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity 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. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visitwww.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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