Senior Industrial Engineer: Multi-Site Lean & CI Leader

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Program with company match

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Door Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites. You will drive Kaizen events, optimize value streams, and support CAPEX projects while coaching teams on Lean principles.

Expect significant cross-site collaboration and a strong Gemba presence to deliver measurable gains. The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing, a BS in Industrial Engineering or related field, and travel 50–75% to region sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience driving multi-site efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools, including Kaizen events and project leadership.
• Demonstrated success driving cost savings, productivity improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and process optimization projects across multiple sites.
• Provide multi-site Industrial Engineering support, improving throughput, efficiency, material flow, and layout.
• Identify and drive cost reduction and productivity opportunities across labor, material, and capital investments.
• Support and lead standardized work development and deployment, coaching teams on Lean principles and best practices.
• Evaluate current processes and recommend equipment, tooling, and layout improvements to increase capacity and efficiency.
• Partner on CAPEX projects, including justification, equipment selection, layout design, and implementation support.
• Maintain a strong Gemba presence, working directly with operators, supervisors, and site leaders to drive sustainable operational improvements.
• Support cross-functional collaboration
• Travel 50–75% to support regional initiatives and site needs

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen events

Multi-site coordination

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Door Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites. You will drive Kaizen events, optimize value streams, and support CAPEX projects while coaching teams on Lean principles.

Expect significant cross-site collaboration and a strong Gemba presence to deliver measurable gains. The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing, a BS in Industrial Engineering or related field, and travel 50–75% to region sites.