Process Engineering Technician - Coatings

Allegion•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Allegion is hiring a Process Engineering Technician for its coatings operations in Indianapolis, Indiana. Coatings processes—including electroplating, ecoat, powder coat, and architectural anodizing—are important to its manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Coatings Engineering Leader, the technician develops, maintains, and improves processes in a fast-paced, hands-on team environment, supporting quality, reliability, and innovation on the plant floor. The role focuses on improving first-pass yield, resolving quality and throughput issues, ensuring quality compliance through testing, and maintaining coating equipment. The technician supports process and equipment improvements, new-part implementation, coating-rack and recipe development, and small-to-medium projects from business case through implementation. The position also works with engineering, operations, maintenance, and suppliers on process, equipment, and purchasing needs.

Requirements

Associate degree plus two years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree.
At least two years of manufacturing experience in process improvement.
Strong prioritization and follow-through skills.
Willingness to pursue CEF certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience with metal surface-finishing processes and equipment.
Working knowledge of powder-coat systems and technologies.
Training and experience with Nordson powder-coat spray systems.

Responsibilities

Improve first-pass yield at MDI and troubleshoot quality and throughput issues in real time.
Lead decision-making on material review board dispositions, including scrap and rework decisions.
Complete pre- and post-process testing to ensure quality compliance.
Perform preventive maintenance, including filter changes, pH checks, tank makeups, line walks, and general equipment maintenance.
Identify critical spare parts and partner with Maintenance to improve reliability.
Work with Engineering to support new equipment and rebuilds.
Support or lead process-improvement initiatives; design racking and develop or improve coating recipes for new and existing parts.
Support the Manufacturing Engineer with new-part, process, and equipment implementation, including MES setup and configuration.
Assist with racking design and coatings layout using AutoCAD or Creo.
Manage small-to-medium projects from business case through implementation.
Partner with engineers, Operations, and suppliers on equipment quotes and purchases.
Develop work instructions and standard work, and recommend and implement process improvements.