Overview
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, recognizing the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Manufacturing Engineer Manager - Stanley Access Technologies, Farmington, CT OR Greenfield, IN
Stanley Access Technologies, a division of Allegion, is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automatic doors. Our growing product and service offerings have driven significant growth for our service business. Join our world class team of diligent problem solvers, innovators, fresh thinkers, and communicators who excite and inspire others.
Manufacturing Engineer Manager
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering team to achieve increased throughput, reduced cost and improved customer satisfaction. In addition, this position will regularly interface with suppliers, advanced manufacturing engineering, procurement, operations, hourly plant personnel, design engineering, finance, and plant leadership.
What You Will Do
What You Will Do
- Oversee the development, evaluation and improvements in manufacturing processes
- Demonstrate Allegion Leadership Competencies and Values
- Develop technical expertise through coaching and mentoring
- Drive operations to world class lean processes by following an Operational Excellence Vision
- Serve as an operational change agent, encouraging innovative solutions
- Actively lead SAT productivity commitments
- Responsible for project management
- Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems
- Reviews and analyzes proposals and determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures
- Determines engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness
- Approves and submits to management proposals considered feasible for consideration and participates in capital planning process to establish manufacturing / process priorities
- Leadership skills to effectively manage teams in achieving organizational objectives
- Solid analytical skills necessary to coach others in structured problem solving, including A3, 9-step, and 8-D
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity and perform repetitive motions; physical ability to stand, walk, and / or sit for extended periods
- Ability to travel between 35-50% of the time, supporting two manufacturing locations
What You Need to Succeed
Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering required; Master's degree preferred5-10 years of engineering experience, including a minimum 3-5 years of engineering / operations management experience managing cross-functional teamsExperience in multiple disciplines including manufacturing and engineeringAbility to work with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometryAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret technical instructions and deal with multiple variablesProficient in lean concepts, process controls and problem solving abilitiesAbility to work in and develop a team environment and demonstrate facilitation skillsAdditional Skills and Qualifications
Drive lean transformation by eliminating waste and increasing the velocity of customer ordersProactive change agent with leadership to build a team-oriented environment using lean methodologies; committed to continuous improvementLeverage change management methodology to ensure adherence of new processesStrong understanding of manufacturing flow in a plantUnderstanding of Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause AnalysisStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skillsCustomer service orientation and ability to meet internal customer requirementsResourceful and able to find solutions to unusual problemsExcellent organizational, written, oral communication and presentation skills; ability to engage across all levelsAbility to influence bottom line results and work well under pressureFlexible, decisive and proactive problem solver; self-starter with a bias for improvementProficient in conflict resolution; solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple departmentsAbility to work effectively in a team and independently with good judgmentAbility to follow written and verbal instructions and identify componentsWhy Work with Us
Opportunities to grow your career at a company with a global presence and a culture that supports professional developmentCulture that promotes work-life balance with generous paid time offAward-winning company focused on employee engagement and developmentWhat You'll Get from Us
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage401K plan with a 6% company match and no vesting periodTution reimbursementUnlimited PTOEmployee discounts and community involvement opportunitiesCliftonStrengths assessment and coaching optionsApply Today!
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow's world a safer place!
We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every item in the job description. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and will provide accommodations as needed during the application process. For accommodations, contact our Talent Acquisition Team.
Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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