Manufacturing Engineer

Allegion; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with a 6% company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Allegion seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Indianapolis, IN to design and implement improvements in metal surface-finishing systems. The role involves troubleshooting, project leadership, and collaboration with various teams to enhance manufacturing processes.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over five years of manufacturing engineering experience, with a preference for those skilled in metal surface finishing. Allegion emphasizes work-life balance and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proven track record in improving multiple finishing processes.
• Experience in metal surface finishing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop process engineering applications.
• Troubleshoot and improve surface finishing processes.
• Lead projects from concept to final support.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations

Metal surface finishing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD tools

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. In 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Manufacturing Engineer – Indianapolis, IN

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and implement process engineering applications and improvements in the manufacturing facility, with a primary focus on metal surface‑finishing systems.
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, OpEx, and Automation teams to support plant KPI and CapEx execution.
• Operate, diagnose, troubleshoot, and improve decorative nickel‑chrome, copper (acid and alkaline), alkaline zinc, ecoat, architectural anodize, and powder‑coat processes.
• Use AutoCAD or equivalent CAD tools for layout and tooling design.
• Apply problem‑solving and testing skills in an analytical lab environment.
• Plan and coordinate the technical design and implementation of finishing systems.
• Design, develop and implement process improvements for all finishing systems.
• Work with coatings lab technicians, maintenance technicians, process‑engineering staff, and vendors in a collaborative team environment.
• Run, troubleshoot, and train on coatings analytical lab equipment.
• Maintain work instructions for process, lab, and supporting operations.
• Provide project leadership from concept identification to design, build, and final life‑cycle support.
• Understand plant FESOP and WWT permits.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five years of strong manufacturing‑engineering related experience.
• Proven track record in controlling, improving, and implementing multiple finishing processes.
• Knowledge of relevant OSHA and EPA laws and regulations.
• Experience in metal surface finishing is preferred.

Why Work For Us?

• You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers worldwide, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “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.
• A 401(k) plan with a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid holidays.
• Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
• Community involvement opportunities to give back.
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching.

Allegion is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide accommodations for persons with disabilities and a supportive environment for all professionals.