Engineer Manager

ASSA ABLOY•Baldwin Park, CA

1d•$148,309 - $209,462

About The Position

Lawrence Doors, a part of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in opening solutions, is seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager who will build structure, elevate engineering processes, and be responsible for driving product quality, manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and new product initiatives. This role is ideal for a servant leader who thrives in environments where processes are evolving and where there is an opportunity to create meaningful, lasting improvements. This role is ideal for a technically strong, solutions-focused leader who enjoys building structure, improving systems, and enabling team and organizational growth. In addition to direct site leadership, you will benefit from support and best‑practice guidance from organizations within ASSA ABLOY—gaining access to a global network of engineering expertise, standards, and resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
8–10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Prior engineering leadership experience required.
Strong expertise in manufacturing processes, automation, equipment specification, CAD, and product lifecycle management.
Experience managing capital budgets and leading capital projects.
Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical and metrics-driven decision-making skills.
Proven experience developing engineering teams and driving operational improvements.
Excellent communication, coaching, and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Background in metal fabrication, industrial/commercial door systems, building products, or similar industries highly desirable.
Knowledge of OSHA, ISO, NFPA, and relevant industry standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical specialists across product engineering, manufacturing engineering, CAD/design, and continuous improvement.
Build a high‑performance engineering culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Oversee all engineering activities including product modifications, NPI (New Product Introduction), equipment and tooling design, automation projects, and process engineering.
Optimize plant layout, material flow, and manufacturing processes to improve throughput, safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, supply chain, sales, and quality to deliver technical solutions that support production goals and customer satisfaction.
Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, increase productivity, and enhance process capability.
Champion root‑cause analysis, corrective action, and structured problem‑solving across engineering and operations.
Own capital engineering projects from concept to execution, including scoping, ROI justification, vendor engagement, installation, commissioning, and performance validation.
Manage capital budgets while ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality project implementation.
Ensure all engineering work complies with safety regulations, industry codes, and ASSA ABLOY engineering requirements.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings, BOMs, tooling standards, and change‑management processes.
Develop and track engineering metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor engineering performance, improvements, and project progress.