1st Shift Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician

Allegion•Princeton, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegion is a company dedicated to safety and security, with over 40 brands and a global presence. They specialize in security solutions around the doorway and beyond. Allegion has been recognized for its exceptional workplace culture, earning the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for three consecutive years and Gallup’s With Distinction honor. This role is for a 1st Shift Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician at the LCN facility in Princeton, IL.

Requirements

Some knowledge of science or engineering: generally, two years of technical school, two years of college toward a Bachelor of Science degree, or related technical training (e.g., military/trade school).
Mechanical and process design expertise in a manufacturing environment.
Strong critical thinking skills including using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, while maintaining strong work relationships.
Solid written and verbal communication as well as conflict resolution skills.
Organized and attentive to detail.
Desire to work hands on with projects and equipment.
Ability to assess risks/issues and make decisions, acting with a sense of urgency.
Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques.
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.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Creo, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite (excel, project, word, power point).
Knowledge in robot, CNC and/or PLC programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

Problem solve and optimize processes in machining, assembly, pack and freight processes.
Assist Engineers with designing, running, testing and upgrading existing and new production processes.
Develop and maintain all process documentation (i.e. routings, standard work, work instructions, setup sheets, time studies etc.) to ensure accuracy.
Analyze proposed changes for manufacturing impact and feasibility.
Confers with vendors to determine specifications of products, arrange equipment, and purchase material and parts.
Gathers, and maintains specific records of technical data such as tests and drawings, performs computations, plots data to support data.
Create part drawings, tooling drawings and fixturing.
Ensure engineering solutions meet requirements for safety, cost, time, and quality.
Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Manage multiple projects / assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Partners with all functional groups (maintenance, operations, quality, materials, purchasing, accounting, etc.) to create a successful work environment that thrives on collaboration, process creation and adherence.
Attend training opportunities deemed necessary by management.
Gain knowledge in structured problem-solving approach, including but not limited to A3, 9-step, & 8-D.
Gain understanding of Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments.