Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Allegion•Carmel, IN

About The Position

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Carmel, IN Reporting to the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Leader -Finishing, the Advanced Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting the global finishing strategy through execution of investments and operational improvement projects throughout the organization. This position will require strong cross-functional collaboration with New Product Development, Product Management, Sourcing, Supplier Development Engineering, Suppliers, as well as Fabrication and Assembly Process Leaders at the plants. The position will be part of a network of engineers that collectively drive process standardization and best in class performance through the implementation of standard work and best practices, leveraged in different areas such as automation, new products manufacturability and new manufacturing technologies Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Requirements

BS / ME degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Other degrees considered with extended experience in various Finishing operations
At least 5 years’ experience in manufacturing finishing operations, preferably with multiple technologies (i.e. Electroplating, Powder coating, E-coating, Anodizing, etc.)
Training in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Principles
Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and globally
Understanding of various finishing processes used in industrial manufacturing
Ability to lead / manage capital equipment projects from design to implementation
Understanding of manufacturing engineering processes and trends
Capability to manage multiple projects
Demonstrated influencing, relationship building, teamwork and collaboration skills at all levels of the global organization

Responsibilities

Use Lean Six Sigma and High Velocity Manufacturing methodologies to identify opportunities and drive improvement across the organization.
Ensure the use of solid, data-driven methodologies (such as FMEA, Risk Analysis, DOE, etc.) to design robust processes and to troubleshoot quality issues
Identify Enterprise-wide and Regional strategic needs and lead teams to implement change within the Region and across Business Units.
Assist Residential and Commercial Marketing organizations in the identification and development of new and improved finishes. From Marketing concepts, identify technologies and methods to meet cost and manufacturing targets.
Assist Supplier Development and Quality organizations in identifying and resolving issues related to internal or external finishing operations. Identify strategic and systemic issues and develop plans for improvement.
Assist individual Business Units with capital projects related to finishing processes, ensuring the implementation of good project management skills and sound engineering principles.
Leads projects and implements core / non-core process assessments.
Acts as a champion of Total Productive Maintenance across machinery, tools and facilities.
Supports large capital investment initiatives within operations, including the identification, evaluation, and business case justification of new technologies
Assists with new product introductions to ensure adequate levels of manufacturability.
Supports mergers and acquisitions integration into the Allegion landscape.
Collaborates with Procurement to implement make vs. buy processes, assessments, and/or playbooks.
Partners with manufacturing facilities to enable them to run more efficiently.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
Unlimited Paid Time Off
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching