Quality Technician

Allegion; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401(k) with 6% match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation & personal time

Employee discounts

Community support activities

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Allegion in Indianapolis is seeking a quality technician/engineer to perform inspections and tests on materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.

You will use various measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, CMMs, PC-DMIS/Hexagon software, interpret part drawings, and help validate new designs and processes. The role emphasizes continual improvement and data accuracy within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality, manufacturing, or engineering technician roles.
• Proficiency with a wide range of measurement tools and interpreting part drawings.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards (ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; lean/six sigma familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and tests on incoming or in-process materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Use measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, CMMs) for accurate part measurement.
• Assist in validation and verification of new product designs and manufacturing processes.
• Support gap analysis and root cause identification with quality tools.
• Conduct process audits and drive improvements with coaching or ownership of resolutions.
• Provide technical support to engineering and production to ensure quality compliance.
• Lead supplier corrective actions and product validation when needed.
• Maintain accurate data and records of work performed.

Skills

Measurement tools proficiency

Drawing interpretation

Quality control principles

Problem solving

Six Sigma exposure

Lean manufacturing

Tools

PC‑DMIS/Hexagon

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Perform inspections and tests on incoming or in-process materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Utilize various measurement tools and equipment, such as hard gages, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, hardness testers, and CMM’s to conduct efficient and accurate part measurement.
• Assist in the validation and verification of new product designs and manufacturing processes.
• Support the operations team with gap analysis and root cause identification and application of basic problem solving with appropriate quality assurance tools.
• Perform detailed process audits and drive targeted improvement actions through coaching of others or direct ownership of the resolution.
• Provide technical support to engineering and production teams to ensure compliance to quality standards.
• Assist or lead supplier management activities such as corrective actions and product validation.
• Maintain accurate and timely data and other records for work performed.
• Where skill gaps exist, learn through training or OJT, processes such as calibration, CMM programming, and quality system auditing.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Prior experience in a similar quality, manufacturing, or engineering technician role is required.
• Proficiency using a wide range of measurement tools.
• Ability to interpret part drawings, material, and engineering specifications.
• A strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485, ISO16949, ISO31000)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Six-Sigma, Lean, TPS exposure preferred.
• Attention to detail and deep commitment to continual improvement.
• Effective verbal, written and digital communicator.
• Highly collaborative, with firm team-building approach.
• Experience with process capability tools and/or statistical analysis (preferred).
• Ability to write part inspection programs using PC-DMIS/Hexagon software (highly desired).

WHY WORK FOR US?

You’re looking for a position that can grow into a higher classification (Quality Engineer) or one that will allow you to master multiple roles within the quality team. 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. You’re looking for a company that will invest in your development. As we continue to grow, we want our employees to grow with us, including opportunities to transfer to any number of North American sites. You want a culture that promotes work-life balance, and a leadership team that values the individual and their retention.

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage.
• A commitment to your future security through a 401k plan offering a 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid vacation and personal time off.
• Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
• The opportunity to serve others through multiple community support activities.
• Active support for personal and professional growth and development.

At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. 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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