Sustaining Mechanical Engineer

allegion; Faenza; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive salary

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Electro-Mechanical Engineering team. You will design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components, using 3D CAD (Creo preferred), contributing to product performance and manufacturability in an international environment.

You will collaborate across Systems, Electrical, Quality, Operations, and Product Management, travel up to 5%, and drive Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical product design and development.
• Fluent English (minimum B2).
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical components using 3D CAD (Creo preferred).
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, quality, and cost.
• Validate designs through analysis, testing, and verification activities.
• Support manufacturing and quality teams in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Contribute to DFM and DFA initiatives to optimize production efficiency.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, Quality, Operations, and Product Management.
• Assess customer feedback and business requirements to drive enhancements.
• Manage projects and engineering activities to meet timing, quality, and cost targets.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

DFM/DFA

Tolerance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership and accountability

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Product Data Management (PDM)

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Join Allegion and Help Shape the Future of Security

At Allegion, we create innovative solutions that keep people safe and secure where they live, work, and connect. As part of our Electro-Mechanical Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the evolution of products used by customers around the world.

We are looking for a passionate Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across functions, and continuously improving products throughout their lifecycle. In this role, you will combine design expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to enhance product performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability.

If you are motivated by innovation, ownership, and working in an international environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and improving our existing product portfolio while contributing to new engineering solutions that create value for both customers and the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing mechanical and electromechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred).
• Identifying opportunities to improve product performance, reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Developing innovative engineering solutions and validating designs through analysis, testing, and verification activities.
• Supporting manufacturing and quality teams in root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Contributing to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives to optimize production efficiency.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality, Operations, Product Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales.
• Assessing customer feedback and business requirements to drive meaningful product enhancements.
• Managing assigned projects and engineering activities to ensure delivery against timing, quality, and cost objectives.
• Participating in customer visits and technical discussions to better understand real-world applications and user needs.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement by challenging existing solutions and proposing better ways of working.

What Makes You Successful

You are an engineer who combines strong technical competence with curiosity, collaboration, and a customer-focused mindset.

You enjoy turning challenges into practical solutions, working across teams, and taking ownership of results while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Proven experience using 3D CAD software (Creo preferred).
• Fluent English (minimum B2 level).
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Availability for occasional travel (up to 5%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with product validation, reliability testing, and failure analysis techniques.

Key Skills

Technical Skills

• Mechanical design and product development.
• CAD and Product Data Management tools.
• Engineering calculations and tolerance analysis.
• Design optimization and cost-reduction methodologies.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Product lifecycle management and engineering change processes.
• Structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Creativity and innovative mindset.
• Ownership, accountability, and results orientation.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong collaboration skills within international and cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and continuous-learning mindset.

Why Join Allegion?

At Allegion, you'll find more than just a job. You'll become part of a global organization where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work on products that impact millions of users worldwide.
• Exposure to international and cross-functional projects.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where your ideas matter.
• Continuous learning, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful innovation in a global market-leading company.

In addition to a collaborative and innovative work environment, we offer:

• A permanent employment contract from day one.
• Competitive compensation package with a gross annual salary between €36,000 and €40,000, depending on experience and expertise.
• Employment under the CCNL Metalmeccanica Industria, ensuring comprehensive employee protections and benefits.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Exposure to international projects and career growth within Allegion.
• A culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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