Mechanical Engineering Manager

Allegion•Farmington, CT

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of mechanical engineers in the design, development, and continuous improvement of access control and automatic door systems. As a Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will oversee New Product Development (NPD), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), quality improvements, and engineering tool enhancements while fostering an engaged, inclusive, and high-performing team culture. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred) with 5+ years of engineering experience, including a proven track record in a leadership, talent development, or managerial role.
High proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) and PLM/ERP systems (Windchill/Microsoft Dynamics D365), with a strong understanding of engineering change processes (ECN/MCN), ERP configurators, and BOM management.
Extensive experience executing New Product Development (NPD) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), with familiarity in manufacturing processes (aluminum extrusions, castings, finishing).
Excellent structured problem-solving skills (5-Why, 8D, Root-Cause Analysis) with the ability to lead cross-functional Tiger Teams and take uncompromising ownership of issue resolution across departmental borders.
Demonstrated ability to perform manpower planning, develop business cases, and strategically align engineering and configuration resources to maximize team performance, efficiency, and ROI.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a passion for fostering an inclusive workplace, driving team engagement, and instilling a definitive sense of urgency across the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electro-mechanical systems is a plus.
Expected 25% travel between Farmington CT and Mt Comfort IN locations.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor the mechanical engineering and configuration teams.
Perform data-driven manpower planning and strategic resource alignment to ensure capacity is focused on high-value business priorities while driving team engagement (Gallup, DE&I, 5S).
Oversee New Product Development (NPD), legacy product updates (e.g., Dura-Storm), and VAVE initiatives.
Instill a bias for action to streamline Phase & Gate readiness, design reviews (MEDR/IDR), and time-to-market.
Direct the engineering change process (ECN/MCN/CIB) and manage configuration resources to resolve legacy product data issues.
Audit 3D models, drawings, and Part-Centric structures to ensure accurate data alignment across Windchill, ERP, and cutsheets.
Champion "cradle-to-grave" ownership by leading cross-functional Tiger Teams to rapidly resolve Problem Reports (PRs), field escalations, and complex manufacturing/installation issues (including large-scale Transit projects).
Manage and optimize enterprise engineering tools (Allegion Atlas/Windchill, ERP) and drive Part-Centric rollouts.
Promote innovation and act as a force multiplier by leveraging advanced tools like FEA, 3D printing, and AI (AlleGPT).
Collaborate with Global Supply Management (GSM) to drive productivity, onboard new suppliers, evaluate PPAP documentation, and optimize product designs for manufacturability, installation, and service.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Wellness Program
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching