Manufacturing Engineer

ASSA ABLOY•Milan, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a results-oriented problem solver who gets energized by improving how things are made … not just maintaining the status quo? Do you enjoy digging into processes, analyzing data, and applying Lean principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and elevate cost, quality, safety, and delivery? Are you an experienced engineer, ideally with a background in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, looking for a hands-on role where your ideas matter and your impact is visible? If you answered yes to these questions, we should talk! Ceco Door, an ASSA ABLOY branded company, is expanding our Engineering Team, and we’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join us in an on-site role based out of our Milan, Tennessee manufacturing facility. Please note: We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role … now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us What would you do as our Manufacturing Engineer? You’ll play a key role in driving continuous improvement across operations. You’ll partner closely with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to identify opportunities, solve problems at the root cause, and implement practical, sustainable improvements. Your focus will be on process optimization, Lean execution, and data-driven decision making to help ensure better outcomes. You would also:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering or CI-focused role
Hands-on experience applying Lean Manufacturing tools with demonstrated improvement results
Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or Pro-E required)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude
Comfortable working with data, metrics, and engineering systems (Excel, Word, etc.)
Self-starter mindset with strong communication, follow-through, and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in metal fabrication environments (presses, stamping, CNC, welding) strongly preferred
Prior exposure to metal fabrication, hollow metal, doors, or building materials is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, waste reduction efforts, and process optimization projects
Analyze manufacturing data (cycle time, takt, yield, downtime, scrap) to identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, safety, and delivery
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles such as standard work, line balancing, material flow, and equipment utilization to optimize manufacturing cells
Troubleshoot production issues and quality concerns using root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve manufacturing methods, workflows, and equipment effectiveness
Develop and maintain documentation including standard work, process changes, CAD illustrations, and improvement project records
Support new product introductions and R&D efforts by assessing manufacturability and production readiness
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards, including ISO 14001
Actively contribute to a safe, collaborative, and continuous-improvement-focused work environment
Actively participate in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees
Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate governance policies, regulations and laws, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Program with company contributions
Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
Flexible Spending
Employee Assistance Program
Gym reimbursement
On-site Health Clinic
Discount portal
Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career