Impactful Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Innovation & Growth

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Ownership & Influence

Fast-Paced Hands-On Environment

Continuous Improvement Culture

Growth & Development

Collaborative Team

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions in Monroe, NC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes and equipment. You will drive safety, quality, efficiency, and cost improvement while partnering with cross-functional teams on floor-level changes.

Responsibilities include process reviews, applying lean principles, root cause analysis, and cell-layout optimization to ensure robust standard work and continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in metals machining and electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with AutoCAD for work cell layouts and design.
• Strong working knowledge of lean or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and make real-time decisions.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvement initiatives.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, relieve bottlenecks, and address capacity constraints.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools.
• Design and redesign manufacturing cell layouts for optimal material flow and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain standard work to meet quality requirements and strengthen business continuity.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies while upholding safety and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to drive alignment and results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Lean or Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions in Monroe, NC seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes and equipment. You will drive safety, quality, efficiency, and cost improvement while partnering with cross-functional teams on floor-level changes.

Responsibilities include process reviews, applying lean principles, root cause analysis, and cell-layout optimization to ensure robust standard work and continuity.