Manufacturing Engineer

Allegion Access Technologies•Farmington, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing manufacturing engineering support to Stanley Access Technologies manufacturing operations. Performs design, development and analysis of engineering/operations processes. Leads activities to obtain optimum utilization of assigned processes while driving efficiency, improved quality and safety with a focus on overall plant productivity. 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

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering / Technology or related technical field.
5+ years’ experience in a related engineering position.
Experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools and Lean Sigma Methodology.
Strong critical thinking skills including using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Strong problem-solving skills to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc.
Ability to read, interpret, and perform from various documents, including method sheets, assembly drawings, production reports, safety rules, blueprints, printed shop schedules, Kanban cards/boards, operating maintenance instruction and procedure manuals, etc.
Ability to properly identify components and gain extensive parts knowledge
Ability to work in a fast paced, environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide technical direction to the CNC programming department would be a plus.

Responsibilities

Work closely with manufacturing associates to help them meet or exceed daily production targets.
Work closely with Value Stream leadership and execute projects that support the future state vision.
Work closely with Design Engineering and Product Management to support New Product Development and implementation in Manufacturing Operations.
Identify, develop, and implement manufacturing process improvements that serve to achieve Plant Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost targets.
Establishes manufacturing standards and practices in Continuous process improvement, preventive maintenance.
Apply lean manufacturing principles, drive a Kaizen culture, and engage manufacturing associates in continuous improvement events.
Develop, track, and improve OEE for critical equipment.
Identify, justify, and implement capital equipment projects.
Acts as a project manager on complex projects initiating, planning scheduling and coordinating the overall project and design.
Develop and maintain process work instructions and product routings.
Model, foster and drive the Allegion values.