Manufacturing Engineer

ASSA ABLOY•Nicholasville, KY

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Sargent & Greenleaf is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The role focuses on maximizing production output, improving manufacturing and assembly processes, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring effective use of equipment and materials. The engineer partners with Operations, Quality, Production, and Research & Development to support safety, quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. The position develops and improves manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, layouts, and work instructions; leads continuous improvement efforts; and analyzes workflows to improve efficiency and safety. It also supports product transfers from development to production, design and process validation, manufacturing feasibility reviews, and production readiness. The Manufacturing Engineer diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical production issues, investigates scrap and rework, and implements corrective actions. The role promotes Lean Manufacturing, supports ISO 9001 quality management activities, develops process documentation, trains production personnel, and collaborates across departments to achieve operational goals. The role is based in Nicholasville, Kentucky, reports to the Director of Operations, is exempt, and involves minimal to no travel. The work regularly takes place on the manufacturing floor and includes standing, walking, and movement through production areas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to present technical information effectively to employees and leadership.
Proficiency using standard business applications and manufacturing systems.
Ability to work regularly on the manufacturing floor.
Frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout production areas.
Ability to occasionally lift and move materials up to 25 pounds.
Ability to safely work in a manufacturing environment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Manual dexterity sufficient to inspect, test, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and assemblies.
Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, and processes for compliance with quality standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs), routings, and engineering change documentation.
Experience using NetSuite ERP or similar systems.
Experience designing, building, testing, or debugging mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical products.
Familiarity with CNC machining and CNC programming.
Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, implement, improve, and document manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and work instructions.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
Analyze production workflows and recommend process improvements.
Design and optimize equipment layouts, workflow, and workspace utilization for efficiency and safety.
Evaluate equipment and manufacturing processes to produce high-quality products at competitive costs.
Plan and manage product quality activities during transfer from development to production.
Support design validation, process validation, and production readiness activities.
Conduct manufacturing feasibility reviews and develop assembly processes and tooling solutions.
Collaborate with R&D and Product Development teams to optimize designs for manufacturability.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical manufacturing issues.
Troubleshoot assembly, testing, and production-line challenges to improve uptime and product quality.
Analyze rework and scrap trends, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Provide technical leadership and support for repair and troubleshooting involving mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and PCBs.
Lead and promote Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Continuous Improvement Events.
Train and coach production personnel on Lean principles and best practices.
Facilitate corrective and preventive action efforts addressing customer and internal quality concerns.
Support ISO 9001 quality management system implementation and maintenance.
Partner with Quality and Operations to improve product quality and delivery performance.
Develop assembly instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures.
Provide technical guidance and training to operators, assemblers, inspectors, and support staff.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Management teams to achieve operational goals.
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, schedules, and process constraints to business stakeholders.