Manufacturing Process Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, Pedestrian Door Solutions

Join the industry leader in automated door solutions! ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is a global manufacturer committed to creating safe, secure, and efficient entrance systems for people worldwide. We specialize in automated pedestrian, industrial, and high-performance door solutions, operating in over 100 countries.

Why Join ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems?

At ASSA ABLOY, we offer more than a job — we provide an environment for growth, innovation, and meaningful contributions. Here’s why our team loves being part of ASSA ABLOY:

1. Comprehensive Benefits

Enjoy competitive pay, robust health insurance options, and retirement plans. Your well-being matters to us, which is why we also offer PTO, holidays, and additional perks like tuition reimbursement and service awards.

2. Meaningful Impact

Your work will directly impact customers in industries such as healthcare, transportation, and retail by delivering sustainable, customized door solutions. Whether you’re solving complex technical challenges or collaborating with contractors, every task helps build safer, more efficient spaces.

3. Career Growth & Development

We invest in you from day one. We provide well-defined career paths with regular performance reviews and opportunities for promotion. Participate in programs designed to develop your leadership skills and prepare you for management roles. Explore different roles within the company to find the best fit for your skills and interests.

The Role:

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for performing the development or improvement of production equipment, processes and methods. The typical cycle includes conceptualizing and developing prototypes as well as testing and perfecting designs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Align with the Operations Manager to lead the safety of all plant operations, human resources and equipment. Commit and support all safety procedures and policies.
• Study time, methods, and speed involved in production to establish standard workflow rate and improve efficiency.
• Support the Industrialization of new products in the factory through developing systems and layouts that follow Lean manufacturing philosophies such as One-Piece Flow, Poke-Yoke and KanBan.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation and provide training and guidance to all employee levels.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations using Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization methodologies.
• Recommend technology or computer aids, product design changes and workspace layout modification to existing production standards to achieve optimum quality and efficiency.
• Identify inefficiencies, analyze root causes, and implement sustainable solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Observes operations to ensure that employees and equipment comply with safety regulations, identifies cost-saving opportunities, troubleshoots machinery, and report all deficiencies.
• Coordinate projects, lead and direct meetings.
• Contribute team effort by collaborating with members of various departments including Engineering, Quality and Production.
• Embrace a fast-paced environment that requires a sense of urgency in relation to the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Autonomous, having the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction using a hands-on approach; providing support as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Company.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum, bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering and 2 years of experience in a similar engineering position.
• Ability to read and understand machining & assembly drawings.
• Technical understanding with a hands-on approach.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing methodologies and experience in implementing improvements in an assembly environment. (Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, Value Stream Mapping).
• Design and application knowledge of ergonomic and machine safety standards.
• AutoCAD/SolidWorks/MS Office suite.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to objectively review, understand and organize data.
• Process Improvement and Development using quality tools (5-why’s, corrective action, 8-D, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers; problem resolution skills; understand competitive market; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Detailed oriented, well-organized; self-starter; ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Dependable and self-motivated.

Physical Demands

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is primarily moderate to loud.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company matching
• Short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental insurance
• 15 PTO days and 11 paid holidays

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling for when life happens.

Ongoing Training & Recognition

• Get up to speed quickly with our structured onboarding process.
• Access to online courses to keep your skills sharp and up to date.
• Learn from experienced colleagues and industry experts.
• Length of Service awards to celebrate your milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

ASSA ABLOY fosters a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We celebrate diversity and strive for equity in all aspects of our organization. Together, we innovate and create solutions that serve our global community.