Associate Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Allegion•Carmel, IN

7d•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 engineer will take 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. Areas for development include electro-mechanical products; fabrication and machining such as sheet metal, welding, and machining; and electroplating and surface finishing such as chrome, paint, and powder coating. The role is based at Allegion’s Carmel, Indiana facility and follows a hybrid work model, with time split among the office, onsite manufacturing floor, and remote work according to business and project needs. The role may require 10–15% travel. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Allegion does not intend to sponsor employment visas 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.
Legally authorized to be employed in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not intended for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electro-mechanical systems and/or fabrication and machining processes such as sheet metal, welding, or machining, or strong aptitude and interest in developing this expertise.
Experience with electroplating and surface finishing operations such as chrome, paint, or powder coating, or 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 NPI efforts or Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews.
Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) 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 establish performance baselines and measure improvement impact.
Assist with developing and implementing fabrication and assembly processes, including 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; escalate 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 teams 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.
Travel as required; 10–15% travel may be required.

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.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by Allegion.
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.
Professional development opportunities.
Hybrid work model with remote-work flexibility.