Manufacturing Engineer

ASSA ABLOY•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Independently plans, designs, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes for mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies. Applies Lean principles and manufacturability practices to improve quality, cost, and efficiency. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Apply working knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electro-magnetic assembly design and manufacturing methods. Develop and refine assembly processes, procedures, and production methods using Lean and Continuous Improvement tools. Analyze and resolve manufacturing and product issues and implement corrective actions. Develop, assemble, procure, or modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve efficiency. Perform documentation updates (example: work instructions and equipment) within Change Management procedures. Apply tools like DFM, DFA, VAVE, and FMEA to evaluate and enhance manufacturability. Collaborate with product designers to provide manufacturability recommendations throughout design and launch. Performs activities and owns projects in area of expertise of moderate to high complexity, where limited precedents are available. Provides practical and timely solutions to a wide range of problems, balancing cost, benefit, and impact. Works independently with minimal supervision, determining project scope and execution approach. Maintains accountability for project cost, schedule, and deliverables. Identifies recurring issues, develops data-driven solutions, and contributes to long-term process improvement strategies. Ensure conformance to ISO 9001 & 14001 requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
7 to 10 years of experience in Manufacturing
Strong proficiency in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Tooling, Equipment and Tester Development, CAD/PLM Systems, ERP/MES systems, and statistical analysis in manufacturing.
Proficiency in Project Management, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA).
Basic proficiency in Automation & Robotics, Quality Management System (QMS), VAVE, GD&T and Tolerance Stackup Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) tools.
Ability to analyze data, follow structured problem-solving guidance and influence cross-functional decisions.
Familiarity and interaction with other departments like: Quality, Operations, Procuring, Finance, Product Management, Project Management, Sales, Continuous Improvement, etc.

Nice To Haves

Preferable software: MS Office, SolidWorks, JD Edwards, Thrive Lean Tech, Team Center, Jira/Confluence, Power BI.

Responsibilities

Apply working knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electro-magnetic assembly design and manufacturing methods.
Develop and refine assembly processes, procedures, and production methods using Lean and Continuous Improvement tools.
Analyze and resolve manufacturing and product issues and implement corrective actions.
Develop, assemble, procure, or modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve efficiency.
Perform documentation updates (example: work instructions and equipment) within Change Management procedures.
Apply tools like DFM, DFA, VAVE, and FMEA to evaluate and enhance manufacturability.
Collaborate with product designers to provide manufacturability recommendations throughout design and launch.
Performs activities and owns projects in area of expertise of moderate to high complexity, where limited precedents are available.
Provides practical and timely solutions to a wide range of problems, balancing cost, benefit, and impact.
Works independently with minimal supervision, determining project scope and execution approach. Maintains accountability for project cost, schedule, and deliverables.
Identifies recurring issues, develops data-driven solutions, and contributes to long-term process improvement strategies.
Ensure conformance to ISO 9001 & 14001 requirements.
Other duties as assigned.