Posted 22 days ago
Manufacturing designer
@ Johnson Controls
Nisku, Alberta
Overview
Johnson Controls is hiring a Manufacturing Designer for its Silent-Aire line to design and develop production-floor tooling and fixtures. The role requires creating detailed drawings in Inventor or Creo, working with engineers and production staff, and managing several design projects at once. The posting states the work is onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Design tooling and fixtures for production
- Create technical drawings and specifications in Inventor or Creo
- Prepare and update bills of materials
- Assist with line layout design
- Propose design improvements for efficiency and cost
Requirements summary:
- College or university diploma in mechanical design or drafting
- 5 years of Inventor experience
- 5 years supporting mechanical products in fast-paced settings
- Ability to create freehand sketches and preliminary designs
- Strong planning, organization and communication skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · jobillico
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical engineering design, Drafting technology |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Johnson Controls
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 132 |
Manufacturing Drafter/Designer (Silent-Aire)
What you will do
As a Manufacturing Designer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of tooling used on the production floor to ensure efficient and effective manufacturing processes. You will create detailed drawings and specifications that guide the production team in building high-quality products. Collaborating closely with engineers and production staff, you'll contribute to optimizing processes for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness. Your expertise will help streamline operations and enhance overall product quality.
How will you do it
- Develop and create detailed designs for manufacturing tools and fixtures, ensuring compliance with production requirements and industry standards.
- Generate precise and comprehensive technical drawings and specifications for tooling using Inventor/Creo software.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, production teams, and other stakeholders to identify design needs and gather feedback on functionality.
- Contribute to the prototyping process by working alongside manufacturing teams to test and refine tools prior to full-scale production.
- Evaluate existing tool designs for efficiency and effectiveness, proposing improvements to boost productivity and lower costs.
- Keep thorough documentation of design processes, revisions, and specifications to ensure traceability and adherence to JCI standards.
- Create or update bills of materials (BOM) to accurately represent the necessary components and materials.
- Assist in designing line layouts to enhance workflow and increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Engage in continuous improvement efforts by assessing tooling performance and recommending innovative design enhancements.
- Oversee multiple design projects concurrently, meeting timeline requirements while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
What we look for
Required:
- College diploma or University degree in mechanical engineering design and drafting technology, or a related field.
- 5 years of Inventor experience including standardized drafting practices
- 5 years of experience supporting mechanical products and assemblies in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to develop accurate manufacturing specs in a timely manner.
- Ability to create preliminary designs or conceptualization of design.
- Ability to create freehand sketches / perspectives essential.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training.
- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
- High level of personal integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
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