Manufacturing Engineer

ASSA ABLOY • Kensington, CT

14d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At ASSA ABLOY, global teams collaborate to craft products and services that simplify everyday routines and enhance convenience, safety, and visibility. The Manufacturing Engineer spearheads product improvements, cost-reduction initiatives, and new product development. This role reports directly to the Profit Center General Manager and is performed onsite Monday through Friday at the Berlin, Connecticut office.

The engineer develops and improves manufacturing processes, quality plans, corrective actions, lean procedures, and manufacturing documentation. The role also plans and maintains production lines, manages equipment purchases and installations, coordinates projects, and works with customers, vendors, Design Engineers, team members, and hourly associates to resolve issues and introduce products.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Manufacturing, or equivalent.
• Experience with assembly operations, metal machining processes, and tool design.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices, including Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Ability to think progressively and creatively while considering the future of the company and its employees.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and public-speaking communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Recent graduates with solid internship experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Develop quality plans for products.
• Develop and implement corrective actions based on root-cause analysis.
• Develop lean manufacturing procedures, reduce product lead time, and promote a visual factory environment.
• Plan, commission, and maintain machine and assembly production lines.
• Lead quality improvement efforts through training, communication, and implementation of new processes.
• Manage equipment purchases and installations.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate projects.
• Work with internal and external customers and vendors to resolve issues and provide technical support.
• Serve as a key member of the Product Design Team, working with Design Engineers to develop and introduce new products.
• Establish and maintain cellular layouts.
• Lead and direct meetings with team members and hourly associates.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health and flexible savings accounts, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching, subject to plan eligibility.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level