Advance Manufacturing Engineer

At Hitachi, we are dedicated to enhancing well-being through innovative cooling and heating technologies. With over 90 years of experience in HVAC, we offer reliable and high-quality solutions that improve air quality and ensure energy efficiency. Since the creation of the Johnson Controls - Hitachi joint venture in 2015, we have offered much more than products. We have remained true to our vision of combining tradition and innovation to enhance the essence of life through air.

Our commitment, "air is life," reflects our dedication to transforming lives with our reliable cooling and heating solutions that create perfect indoor environments, ensuring clean and healthy air that improves comfort and well-being worldwide.

What you will do

At Johnson Controls – Hitachi, every step we take in manufacturing is a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Joining our team as a Advance Manufacturing Engineer means becoming part of an environment where every improvement matters and every contribution counts.

From day one, you’ll collaborate in the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes for new products and projects. You’ll analyze existing processes to identify improvement opportunities, contribute to production optimization, and take part in the validation of solutions that will be applied directly on the shop floor. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, get involved in key initiatives, and help ensure that every process meets the highest technical specifications and regulatory standards.

Here, you won’t just grow as a professional — you’ll be part of an industrial transformation with real impact.

Location: Vacarisses Plant, Barcelona.

How you will do it

• Design and implement manufacturing processes for new products and projects.
• Analyze current processes to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Ensure that processes comply with current technical specifications and regulatory standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Contribute to the reduction of cycle times, waste, and operational costs.
• Collaborate in the planning and execution of new product introduction (NPI) projects.
• Coordinate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure technical and operational feasibility.
• Support pilot testing and process validation prior to full-scale implementation in the plant.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for processes, including manuals, work instructions, and validation reports.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Electronic).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts is highly desirable.
• Experience in the automotive sector is a plus, particularly with complex projects involving press machines, heat exchangers, piping systems, plastic injection, or similar machinery.
• Fluency in English is essential.

What we offer 

Johnson Control offers an interesting compensation package according to your qualification and experience. You can enjoy an attractive package of social benefits such as life and accident insurance, and the possibility of opting for Flexible Remuneration.

In addition to our salary policy, job stability, training, the possibility of professional development, and an excellent work environment, are part of our employee benefits package.

Working with us you will be part of a global company that welcomes diversity, rewards work well done and inspires people to achieve their best. In an environment that is constantly evolving, we will put the pillars so that you can develop a professional path that is as unique as you. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a difference. The world is waiting for you, and so are we.

Who we are

At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and comfort, we drive the results that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver on our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 105,000 experts in more than 150 countries and more than 130 years of innovation, we are committed to our customers' mission.

Our leading portfolio of technology and building solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, including Tyco®, York®, Sensormatic Solutions, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.

For more information, visit www.johnsoncontrols.com

This announcement is written with fairness and nondiscrimination on the basis of gender, race, ideology or any other basis in mind. Specifically, it takes into account the respect of the laws in force regarding gender equality between women and men (Law 3/2007). The company is committed to equal opportunities in accordance with its policies and rules of conduct.