Design for Manufacturing Engineer at Johnson Controls

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design For Manufacturing, Value Analysis, Value Engineering, Manufacturability, Safety, Design Simplification, Standardization, Line-Rate Production, Ergonomics, PFMEA, PTC Creo 9, Windchill PLM, SAP, Fabrication, Machining, Welding

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Design for Manufacturing Engineer About Us: Silent-Aire is a premier owner equipment manufacturer dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs. Position Overview: The Design for Manufacturing Engineer plays a critical role in driving Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives within our OEM equipment manufacturing organization. This role owns manufacturability and safety outcomes for equipment designs ensuring products are robust, cost‑effective, safe, and production‑ready. Acting as the technical bridge between design intent and factory execution, this role directly supports Silent‑Aire’s transition from engineer‑intensive builds to repeatable, rate‑driven manufacturing systems. Key Responsibilities: What you will do: Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sustaining Engineering, the DFM Engineer acts as the technical bridge between design intent and factory execution driving design decisions that reduce complexity, eliminate rework, improve throughput, and lower total cost. How you will do it: Design for Manufacturing/Safety Lead DFM reviews for new and existing equipment designs to ensure manufacturing readiness prior to release Identify and eliminate manufacturability risks related to tolerances, assembly sequence, access, ergonomics, tooling, and safety Drive design simplification, part reduction, modularization, and standardization initiatives across EDE programs Ensure designs support line‑rate production targets with minimal engineering intervention Embed Design for Safety principles into all designs from concept through release, ensuring hazards are eliminated or mitigated at the design level—not through procedural controls Ensure designs support safe manufacturing, assembly, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning, with appropriate access, guarding, and serviceability Eliminate unsafe manufacturing practices (e.g., manual drilling, unsafe rework, poor access) through robust design solutions, sub‑assemblies, fixtures, and poka‑yoke features Ensure ergonomic and human‑factors considerations are addressed to reduce injury risk during build and service activities Participate in peer, manufacturing, and leadership design reviews with clear accountability for manufacturability and safety outcomes Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to incorporate factory feedback early and continuously Support PFMEA, virtual builds, and manufacturing sign‑off activities as part of the design release process Act as a technical escalation point for manufacturability and safety issues identified during build or production ramp‑up Standards, Processes, and Governance Develop, maintain, and enforce DFM guidelines, standard work, and design checklists within EDE Ensure compliance with internal drafting standards and applicable codes (e.g., ASME Y14) Support engineering change management by ensuring changes improve manufacturability and do not introduce downstream risk Continuous Improvement & Throughput Enablement Lead VA/VE initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and cycle‑time reduction Analyze manufacturing defects, rework, and non‑conformances to drive permanent design improvements Contribute to SKU reduction, standard part adoption, and reuse targets across programs What we are looking for: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a Technical/Associate Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with equivalent experience 7+ years of experience in equipment design, manufacturing engineering, or DFM‑focused roles Senior‑level product design experience delivering complex equipment designs in a production environment Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive alignment across multiple stakeholders Proficiency in PTC Creo 9, with working knowledge of Windchill PLM and SAP Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, forming, welding, and assembly processes Demonstrated experience releasing production‑ready designs in an OEM manufacturing environment Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and defend technical recommendations Ability to interpret and influence PFMEA, tolerance strategies, and assembly sequencing Working knowledge of industry standards and practices relevant to air handling and OEM equipment Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting high‑volume or rate‑driven manufacturing environments Familiarity with structured change control and PLM systems (Windchill preferred) Background in industrial or large‑scale equipment (HVAC, enclosures, modular systems, machinery) Professional Engineer (P.Eng / P.L.Eng / P.Tech) designation or eligibility is an asset Familiarity with standards and regulations related to data center equipment Why Join Johnson Controls / Silent‑Aire Join a team where your engineering expertise directly impacts product performance, manufacturability, and customer success. You will contribute to innovative designs that enhance building performance, reliability, and sustainability. #LI-Onsite Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request. Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

How To Apply:

Incase you would like to apply to this job directly from the source, please click here

Responsibilities

The Design for Manufacturing Engineer drives Value Analysis/Value Engineering initiatives, acting as the technical bridge between design intent and factory execution to ensure products are robust, cost-effective, and production-ready. Key duties involve leading DFM reviews, eliminating manufacturability risks, driving design simplification, and embedding Design for Safety principles across all equipment designs.