Manufacturing Engineer

allegion; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with 6% company match

Unlimited PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allegion in Farmington, CT, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide critical engineering support for manufacturing operations. This role involves collaborating with associates to optimize production and drive efficiency through process improvements.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The company offers a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a related engineering position.
• Experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of structured problem-solving approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Develop, track, and improve OEE for critical equipment.
• Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

CNC programming

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 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Manufacturing Engineer - Stanley Access Technologies, Farmington, CT

Stanley Access Technologies is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automatic doors. Our growing product and service offerings have driven significant growth for our service business. Join our world class team of diligent problem solvers, innovators, fresh thinkers, and communicators who excite and inspire others.

Manufacturing Engineer

This position is responsible for providing manufacturing engineering support to Stanley Access Technologies manufacturing operations. Performs design, development and analysis of engineering/operations processes. Leads activities to obtain optimum utilization of assigned processes while driving efficiency, improved quality and safety with a focus on overall plant productivity.

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.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with manufacturing associates to help them meet or exceed daily production targets.
• Work closely with Value Stream leadership and execute projects that support the future state vision.
• Work closely with Design Engineering and Product Management to support New Product Development and implementation in Manufacturing Operations.
• Identify, develop, and implement manufacturing process improvements that serve to achieve Plant Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost targets.
• Establishes manufacturing standards and practices in Continuous process improvement, preventive maintenance.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles, drive a Kaizen culture, and engage manufacturing associates in continuous improvement events.
• Develop, track, and improve OEE for critical equipment.
• Identify, justify, and implement capital equipment projects.
• Acts as a project manager on complex projects initiating, planning scheduling and coordinating the overall project and design.
• Solid analytical skills necessary to reach sound conclusions. Proficiency in structured problem- solving approaches, including but not limited to A3, 9-step, and 8-D.
• Develop and maintain process work instructions and product routings.
• Ability to provide technical direction to the CNC programming department would be a plus.
• Model, foster and drive the Allegion values.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering / Technology or related technical field.
• 5+ years’ experience in a related engineering position.
• Experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools and Lean Sigma Methodology.
• Strong critical thinking skills including using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc.
• Ability to read, interpret, and perform from various documents, including method sheets, assembly drawings, production reports, safety rules, blueprints, printed shop schedules, Kanban cards/boards, operating maintenance instruction and procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to properly identify components and gain extensive parts knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, environment.

Why Work for Us?

• 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 state, 'this is your business, run with it'.
• 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!
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You'll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you 'be safe, be healthy'.
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 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 testing and coaching.

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

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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, contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.