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

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Team Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Supplier Management

Procurement

Change Management

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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