Associate Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Allegion•Carmel, IN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Allegion is seeking an Associate Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to support its Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team in improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and capital projects across North American facilities. The role takes on assigned projects with guidance from experienced AME engineers, supporting process improvements, equipment and automation upgrades, and new product introductions while developing knowledge of Allegion's processes, products, and customers. Development opportunities span electro-mechanical products, fabrication and machining, electroplating and surface finishing, and other areas of expertise. The position is based at Allegion's Carmel, Indiana facility and follows a hybrid work model, with time divided among the office, manufacturing floor, and remote work according to business and project needs. Travel of 10–15% may be required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Allegion does not intend to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Ability to execute assigned work and deliver to milestones, seeking guidance when needed.
Foundational knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or root cause problem-solving methods, with the ability to apply them to standard problems.
Data analysis skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Creo, or SolidWorks for layout, tooling, or design support.
Awareness of manufacturing safety practices and OSHA requirements.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, curiosity, and willingness to learn new tools and best practices.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
3–5 years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not intend to provide employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electro-mechanical systems and/or fabrication and machining processes, such as sheet metal, welding, or machining, or a strong aptitude and interest in developing this expertise.
Experience with electroplating and surface finishing operations, such as chrome, paint, or powder coating, or a strong aptitude and interest in developing this expertise.
Exposure to industrial automation and controls, including PLCs, robotics, or cobots.
Exposure to MES or shop-floor digitization tools.
Exposure to new product introduction efforts or Design for Manufacturability/Assembly reviews.
Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance and OEE or throughput analytics.
Familiarity with SPC, FMEA, GD&T, or measurement system analysis (MSA/Cpk).
Python or SQL skills for working with production data.
Familiarity with simulation or digital twin tools.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing process improvement initiatives on assigned production lines using structured problem-solving methods such as Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
Collect and analyze production data, including cycle time, scrap, and OEE, to baseline performance and measure improvement outcomes.
Assist in developing and implementing fabrication and assembly processes with automation, controls, and digitization improvements, in partnership with automation and controls specialists.
Support capital projects from scoping through installation, qualification, and ramp-up for equipment, tooling, and process upgrades, escalating risks or resource needs as appropriate.
Contribute to new product introduction efforts by participating in design-for-manufacturability reviews and providing manufacturability feedback to product design teams.
Research and benchmark manufacturing technologies and processes, and share findings and recommendations with the AME team.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Procurement, Product Engineering, and other cross-functional partners to resolve manufacturing issues and support facility-level initiatives.
Document processes, standard work, layouts, and project outcomes to support knowledge sharing across the AME team.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Unlimited paid time off.
401(k) plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period.
Health Savings Accounts.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Term life insurance, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary wellness program with the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 in rewards.
Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
Community involvement and opportunities to give back.
CliftonStrengths assessment and coaching opportunities.
Hybrid work model combining in-person collaboration with remote work.