Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Hollow Metal - Fontana, CA
About The Position
Allegion is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer for its Hollow Metal division in Fontana, CA. This role is responsible for the design and development of new and improved products, supporting new product engineering deliverables such as business case development, concept generation, design development, design analysis, documentation creation, and testing. The position is located at Allegion Hollow Metal (DCI), a leader in custom hollow metal and commercial steel doors and frames. This is an onsite position that emphasizes hands-on engineering and in-person collaboration within a culture that values innovation and purpose. Allegion is committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering (Required)
- 5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years in new product development (Required)
- Proficiency with engineering tools including FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, GD&T, Tolerance Stack Analysis & DFM/DFA (Required)
- Understanding of Hollow Metal Doors & Frames manufacturing processes, including: Sheet Metal Fabrication (Cutting & Punching), Roll Forming & Press Brakes, Core Bonding & Pressing, Welding & Assembly, Hardware Preparation & Integration, Finishing & Paint Systems, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) – (Required)
- Ability to perform structural and motion calculations and identify appropriate materials, processes, and designs (Required)
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- CAD modeling and drafting proficiency, SolidWorks (Preferred)
- Design for Six Sigma proficiency (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Conceive, design, develop, and analyze new and improved products.
- Improve upon current designs by reducing cost and increasing robustness and reliability.
- Communicate project status through reports, presentations, and design reviews.
- Perform project tasks to ensure that projects are completed within acceptable time and cost targets, making design trade-offs to ensure the lowest overall cost, highest reliability, and best performance.
- Provide capable project/task leadership and collaborate effectively with a cross-functional team.
- Work with vendors to source and evaluate purchased components and with manufacturing to produce or assemble manufactured components and assemblies.
- Support product test development and execution.
- Participate in and support engineering projects across other Allegion Hollow Metal manufacturing sites located in Southern CA (Chino & Pico Rivera).
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 – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Wellness Program – Earn up to $2,000 in rewards
- Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
- Community involvement and opportunities to give back
- Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
