Join Silent-Aire — Powering the World’s Data CentersSilent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) 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.We currently operate manufacturing facilities in:EdmontonSherwood ParkNiskuWe offer multiple shift options to fit your lifestyle:Rotating Day Shift (Continental)Monday to Thursday – Night ShiftWeekend Night Shift (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)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.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:Lead DFM reviews for new and existing equipment designs to ensure manufacturing readiness prior to releaseIdentify and eliminate manufacturability risks related to tolerances, assembly sequence, access, ergonomics, tooling, and safetyDrive design simplification, part reduction, modularization, and standardization initiatives across EDE programsEnsure designs support line‑rate production targets with minimal engineering interventionEmbed Design for Safety principles into all designs from concept through release, ensuring hazards are eliminated or mitigated at the design level—not through procedural controlsEnsure designs support safe manufacturing, assembly, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning, with appropriate access, guarding, and serviceabilityEliminate unsafe manufacturing practices (e.g., manual drilling, unsafe rework, poor access) through robust design solutions, sub‑assemblies, fixtures, and poka‑yoke featuresEnsure ergonomic and human‑factors considerations are addressed to reduce injury risk during build and service activitiesParticipate in peer, manufacturing, and leadership design reviews with clear accountability for manufacturability and safety outcomesCross‑Functional CollaborationPartner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to incorporate factory feedback early and continuouslySupport PFMEA, virtual builds, and manufacturing sign‑off activities as part of the design release processAct as a technical escalation point for manufacturability and safety issues identified during build or production ramp‑upStandards, Processes, and GovernanceDevelop, maintain, and enforce DFM guidelines, standard work, and design checklists within EDEEnsure 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 riskContinuous Improvement & Throughput EnablementLead VA/VE initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and cycle‑time reductionAnalyze manufacturing defects, rework, and non‑conformances to drive permanent design improvementsContribute to SKU reduction, standard part adoption, and reuse targets across programsWhat we are looking for:Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a Technical/Associate Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with equivalent experience7+ years of experience in equipment design, manufacturing engineering, or DFM‑focused rolesSenior‑level product design experience delivering complex equipment designs in a production environmentDemonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems and drive alignment across multiple stakeholdersProficiency in PTC Creo 9, with working knowledge of Windchill PLM and SAPStrong understanding of fabrication, machining, forming, welding, and assembly processesDemonstrated experience releasing production‑ready designs in an OEM manufacturing environmentAbility to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designersStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and defend technical recommendationsAbility to interpret and influence PFMEA, tolerance strategies, and assembly sequencingWorking knowledge of industry standards and practices relevant to air handling and OEM equipmentPreferred Qualifications:Experience supporting high‑volume or rate‑driven manufacturing environmentsFamiliarity 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 assetFamiliarity with standards and regulations related to data center equipmentJohnson 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.