Manufacturing Engineer Manager at Allegion

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Manufacturing, SecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
  • 5-10 years’ engineering experience, including a minimum 3-5 years of engineering/operations management experience managing cross functional teams
  • Experience in multiple disciplines including manufacturing and engineering
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Leadership skills to effectively manage teams in achieving organizational objectives
  • Solid analytical skills necessary to coach others in structured problem-solving approach, including but not limited to A3, 9-step, & 8-D
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
  • Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions
  • Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time
  • Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and rarely lift up to 60 pounds (any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance)
  • Ability to travel between 35-50% of the time, supporting two manufacturing locations
  • Legally authorized to be employed in the United States (no sponsorship for employment visa status)

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Review and analyze proposals and determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures
  • Determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness
  • Approve and submit to management proposals considered feasible for consideration and participate in capital planning process to establish manufacturing/process priorities
  • Regularly interface with suppliers, advanced manufacturing engineering, procurement, operations, hourly plant personnel, design engineering, finance, and plant leadership
  • Lead the manufacturing engineering team to achieve increased throughput, reduced cost and improved customer satisfaction

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Manufacturing EngineeringProcess ImprovementLean ManufacturingOperational ExcellenceTeam LeadershipCoachingMentoringSupplier ManagementProcurementChange Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What locations is this position available in?

The position is available in Farmington, CT or Greenfield, IN.

What is the salary range for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Manufacturing Engineer Manager role?

Required skills include leadership to manage teams, solid analytical skills for structured problem-solving (A3, 9-step, 8D), ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, and Allegion Leadership Competencies.

What is the company culture like at Allegion?

Allegion fosters a world-class team of diligent problem solvers, innovators, fresh thinkers, and communicators who excite and inspire others, and was awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award in 2024 for highly engaged workplace cultures.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates demonstrate Allegion Leadership Competencies, technical expertise in manufacturing processes and lean operations, experience in project management, hiring and training teams, and structured problem-solving skills.

Allegion

Global provider of security solutions

About Allegion

Allegion provides security solutions that focus on securing doors and surrounding areas. Their product range includes mechanical locks, electronic access control systems, and biometric scanning devices, catering to various clients such as homeowners, businesses, and educational institutions. Allegion's products work by offering different methods of access control, from traditional keys to advanced technology that uses fingerprints or other biometric data for entry. What sets Allegion apart from competitors is their commitment to integrating new technologies into their security solutions while also adhering to environmental, social, and governance principles. The company's goal is to enhance safety and access for communities while driving innovation in the security industry.

Dublin, IrelandHeadquarters
1908Year Founded
$1,000MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, CybersecurityIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive pay
PTO
Career development
More benefits

Risks

Emerging startups with innovative solutions could erode Allegion's market share.
Supply chain vulnerabilities in semiconductor components may disrupt electronic product production.
Rising raw material costs, especially metals, could impact Allegion's profit margins.

Differentiation

Allegion offers a comprehensive portfolio of mechanical and electronic security products.
The company operates in 120 countries under 23 brands, including Schlage and Von Duprin.
Allegion integrates ESG principles, focusing on innovation and community impact.

Upsides

Acquisitions like Unicel and Krieger enhance Allegion's product offerings and market reach.
The demand for touchless security solutions has surged post-COVID-19 pandemic.
Cloud-based access control systems offer scalability and remote management capabilities.

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