Process Engineering Technician - Coatings

Allegion; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Onsite cafeteria and gym

Community involvement

Job summary

Allegion is seeking a Process Engineering Technician for coatings at our Indianapolis, IN site. The role focuses on optimizing coating processes (electroplating, ecoat, powder coat, anodizing) to improve quality, reliability and throughput on the plant floor.

You will work with a hands-on team under the Coatings Engineering Leader, performing testing, maintenance, and process improvements while supporting equipment rebuilds and MES configuration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree required.
• Two+ years of manufacturing experience in process improvement.
• Strong prioritization and follow-through skills.
• Willingness to pursue CEF certification.
• Preferred: metal surface-finishing processes and equipment experience.
• Preferred: powder-coat systems and Nordson powder-coat spray systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve FPY and troubleshoot quality and throughput issues in real time.
• Lead MRB dispositions to ensure correct scrap/rework decisions.
• Complete pre- and post-process testing for quality compliance.
• Execute preventive maintenance, including filters, pH checks and line walks.
• Identify critical spares and work with Maintenance to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new equipment and rebuilds.
• Support process-improvement initiatives; design racking and develop coating recipes.
• Assist with MES setup and configuration for new parts/processes.
• Assist with racking design and coatings layout using AutoCAD or Creo.
• Manage small-to-medium projects from business case through implementation.
• Coordinate with engineers, Operations, and suppliers on quotes/purchases.
• Develop work instructions and standard work; implement process improvements.

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

MES software

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 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.

Process Engineering Technician – Coatings – Indianapolis, IN

Job Summary

Coatings processes—including electroplating, ecoat, powder coat, and architectural anodizing—are critical to our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Coatings Engineering Leader, the Process Engineering Technician develops, maintains, and improves processes in a fast‑paced, hands‑on team environment—driving quality, reliability, and innovation on the plant floor.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for improving first-pass yield (FPY) at MDI; troubleshoot quality and throughput issues in real time.


• Lead decision‑making on material review board (MRB) dispositions to ensure correct disposition and scrap/rework decisions.


• Complete pre‑ and post‑process testing to ensure quality compliance.


• Execute preventive maintenance, including filter changes, pH checks, tank makeups, line walks, and general equipment maintenance.


• Identify critical spares and partner with Maintenance to improve reliability.


• Work with Engineering to support new equipment and rebuilds.


• Support and/or lead process‑improvement initiatives; design racking and develop or improve coating recipes for new and existing parts.


• Support the Manufacturing Engineer with new part, process, and equipment implementation, including MES setup and configuration.


• Assist with racking design and coatings layout using AutoCAD or Creo.


• Manage small‑to‑medium projects from business case through implementation.


• Partner with engineers, Operations, and suppliers on equipment quotes and purchases.


• Develop work instructions and standard work; recommend and implement process improvements.

What You Need To Succeed

• Associate degree plus two years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree.


• Two or more years of manufacturing experience in process improvement.


• Strong prioritization and follow‑through skills.


• Willingness to pursue CEF certification.


• Preferred: Experience with metal surface‑finishing processes and equipment.


• Preferred: Working knowledge of powder‑coat systems and technologies.


• Preferred: Training and experience with Nordson powder‑coat spray systems.

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You are 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 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”.


• A commitment to your future with a 401(k) plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period.


• Tuition reimbursement.


• Employee discounts through Perks at Work.


• Onsite cafeteria and gym.


• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”.

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, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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