Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Allegion plc; Princeton (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401K matching

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Community involvement

CliftonStrengths coaching

Job summary

Allegion plc in Carmel, IN is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join the AME team across North American facilities. You will drive process improvements, equipment upgrades, and new product introductions while collaborating with automation and controls specialists.

The role blends on-site and remote work in a dynamic hybrid model, with 10–20% travel and a focus on Lean/Six Sigma practices. Qualified candidates bring a mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering background and 5–10

Qualifications

• Experience improving manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Knowledge of formal problem-solving methods to resolve complex problems.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Experience with capital equipment projects.
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process improvements across assigned production lines and facilities, applying structured problem-solving methods to improve safety, quality, and throughput.
• Collaborate with PCBA design teams to incorporate design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Develop and implement fabrication and assembly processes with automation and digitization improvements.
• Lead or support capital projects from scoping through installation and ramp-up.
• Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) with manufacturability feedback.
• Research and benchmark manufacturing technologies and processes for improvements.
• Support M&A execution activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop as an SME and mentor less-experienced engineers and technicians.
• Document processes, standard work, and project outcomes for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

MES tooling

Job description

Carmel, IN

Chino, CA

Princeton, IL

Cincinnati, OH

Full time

JR37861

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.

Chino CA 14575 Yorba Ave, Cincinnati OH 9017 Blue Ash, Princeton IL 121 W Railroad

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Allegion is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to support our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team in improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and capital projects across our North American facilities. In this role, you'll work independently on assigned projects — supporting process improvements, equipment and automation upgrades, and new product introductions — while building deeper expertise across the full range of AME's manufacturing disciplines. We're looking for a well-rounded manufacturing engineer looking to learn and make a difference. Supporting electro-mechanical and fabrication/machining process improvements (e.g., sheet metal, welding, machining, etc.), partnering with subject matter experts as needed, is a growth focus area for this role.

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.

At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role.

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we'll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact.

Hybrid Role Details:

This role is based at our Carmel, IN facility. Time will be split between office, onsite manufacturing floor, and remote work as business and project needs require.

While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company's discretion.

What You Will Do

• Support manufacturing process improvement initiatives across assigned production lines and facilities, applying structured problem-solving methods (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to improve safety, quality, and throughput
• Support PCBA manufacturing at contract manufacturers and PCBA assembly at internal sites, collaborating with PCBA product design teams to incorporate design-for-manufacturability principles and guidelines
• Support, develop and implement fabrication and assembly processes with appropriate automation, controls, and digitization improvements (e.g., PLC-controlled equipment, MES/data collection tools), in partnership with automation and controls specialists
• Lead or support capital projects — from scoping through installation, qualification, and ramp-up — for equipment, tooling, and process upgrades, escalating risks or resource needs as appropriate
• Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) efforts by supporting design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews and providing manufacturability feedback to product design teams
• Research and benchmark manufacturing technologies and processes, recommending improvements appropriate to assigned facilities
• Support M&A execution activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Quality, Procurement, Product Engineering) to resolve manufacturing issues and support facility-level initiatives
• Develop as an SME and act as a resource for less-experienced engineers and technicians on assigned projects
• Document processes, standard work, and project outcomes to support knowledge sharing across the AME team

10-20% travel may be required

What You Need to Succeed

Required:

• Demonstrated experience improving manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, or supporting capital equipment projects
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, exercising sound judgment
• Use of formal problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve complex problems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and matrixed teams
• Problem Solving, Data Analytics and Analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or related technical field)
• 5-10 years minimum relevant manufacturing/process engineering experience

Preferred:

• Experience with electro-mechanical systems and/or fabrication/machining processes (e.g., sheet metal, welding, machining) — or strong aptitude and interest in developing this expertise
• Exposure to industrial automation/controls (PLC, robotics, sensors)
• Experience with MES/shop-floor digitization tools
• Familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Creo, SolidWorks) for layout, tooling, or design support
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts or Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews
• Experience in development of business cases and ROI support for manufacturing solutions with low to mid level capital investment

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values statement says, "this is your business, run with it".
• You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!
• You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

What You'll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy"
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance – Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

Compensation:

• The expected Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

• Bonus Eligible: Yes

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