Manufacturing Engineer III

Dormakaba USA, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Learn and Grow Program

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

dormakaba USA, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III in Indianapolis, IN to independently lead complex projects, drive process improvements, and mentor the operations team.

The role focuses on manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and cost reduction within the Assembly department. Applicants should have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, a related bachelor's degree, and strong skills in lean, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering roles.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex projects, implementing process improvements, and providing technical guidance.
• Strong background in troubleshooting, lean manufacturing, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze, design, and refine complex manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce cost.
• Lead cross-functional projects related to automation, process development, or capacity expansion.
• Serve as a senior technical expert to resolve difficult production issues and guide operators and junior engineers.
• Drive and mentor lean initiatives including kaizen events, value stream improvements, and Six Sigma projects.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering

Tools

SAP 4 Hana

CAD software

SPC tools

Job description

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III based in Indianapolis, IN. The Manufacturing Engineer III is responsible for independently leading and executing complex engineering projects, driving improvements in manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and product quality while serving as a technical resource and mentor within the operations team. Primarily focused in the Assembly department.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

Base Salary $100,000 - $130,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

What you will do

• Independently analyze, design, and refine complex manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce cost; challenge includes balancing long-term improvements with short-term production needs
• Lead cross-functional projects related to automation, process development, or capacity expansion; challenge includes managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder alignment without formal authority
• Serve as a senior technical expert to resolve difficult or recurring production issues and guide operators and junior engineers; challenge includes troubleshooting under time pressure and limited data
• Drive and mentor lean initiatives including kaizen events, value stream improvements, and Six Sigma projects; challenge includes influencing culture change and sustaining improvements

What we require

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering roles
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
• Demonstrated success in leading complex projects, implementing process improvements, and providing technical guidance
• Strong background in troubleshooting, lean manufacturing, automation, and cross-functional collaboration

What we prefer

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification; Black Belt or equivalent advanced training
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP 4 Hana), CAD software, and SPC tools is strongly
• Strong troubleshooting skills and tools

What we offer

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management - as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.