At *johnson controls,*you'll be part of a team that's shaping the future of smart, sustainable buildings.
as *engineering director,* you'll have the opportunity to build and develop high-performing product engineering teams across multiple sites, implement best practices that drive operational excellence, and directly impact product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
* what will you do*:
johnson controls is hiring an engineering director to lead product engineering teams across four manufacturing facilities* in texas and mexico*:
- the role focuses on driving engineering excellence, developing technical capabilities, and managing engineering changes within hvac operations.
- the position requires bridging product design with manufacturing realities.
- strong expertise in thermodynamics, control systems, and manufacturing methods is essential.
- engineering teams must actively support production operations.
- *regular travel to facilities in texas and mexico is required.
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* how will you do it*:
- lead and develop product engineering teams across four manufacturing facilities in texas and mexico, establishing consistent standards, processes, and technical capabilities.
- drive engineering technical skill building initiatives across core disciplines including thermodynamics, control systems, and manufacturing methods, identifying capability gaps and implementing training programs to elevate team competency.
- own and optimize the engineering change process across all facilities, ensuring disciplined change management, proper documentation, validation, and seamless coordination between product engineering and manufacturing operations.
- ensure engineering team members attend daily production line meetings at the beginning of each shift for every product line, providing real-time technical support and driving rapid issue resolution.
- provide technical leadership on hvac system design, thermodynamic performance, refrigeration cycles, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics as they relate to product testing, debugging, and manufacturing.
*what are we looking for*:
*required*:
- bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field.
- 12+ years of engineering experience in hvac or related industries, with at least 7 years in engineering leadership roles.
- strong technical foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer, refrigeration systems, and hvac system design.
- solid understanding of control systems, sensors, and system integration, and electrical system debugging.
- working knowledge of manufacturing methods including fabrication, welding, brazing, assembly, wiring, and quality processes.
- excellent communication skills in english; spanish proficiency highly valued given facility
locations.
- willingness and ability to travel regularly *%) to facilities in texas and mexico.
- strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
*what do we offer*:
- competitive compensation.
- professional growth opportunities.
- a collaborative culture built on innovation and excellence.
johnson controls does not request pregnancy or hiv testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.