What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer II position at dormakaba Americas?
Position Overview
Kaba Mas LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II based in Lexington, KY. The Manufacturing Engineer II contributes to ensuring production performance and process quality within the manufacturing environment by leading investigations, supporting legacy production and new product launches, and driving continuous improvement projects.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $95,000 - $105,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.
What You Will Do
Kaba Mas LLC, based in Lexington, KY, is a subsidiary of dormakaba USA Inc. Founded in 1989 as the Mas-Hamilton Group, the strategy was simple; advance the PowerStar technology development to a level that would satisfy the United States Government’s Federal Specification FF-L-2740 for high-security locking devices. In 2001, Mas-Hamilton was acquired by Kaba Holding AG, located in Rumlang, Switzerland. It was at this time that Mas-Hamilton became known as Kaba Mas. The 2015 merger of DORMA and Kaba formed an industry leader and trusted source for security and access control solutions.
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Kaba Mas LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II based in Lexington, KY. The Manufacturing Engineer II contributes to ensuring production performance and process quality within the manufacturing environment by leading investigations, supporting legacy production and new product launches, and driving continuous improvement projects.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $95,000 - $105,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.
What You Will Do
- Assist in process development and documentation for new product launches, engineering changes, and pilot runs; challenge includes meeting launch deadlines while maintaining production flow.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities for complex manufacturing and quality issues, using structured problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis
- Analyze production and quality data to identify trends, drive improvement recommendations, and monitor effectiveness of implemented solutions
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure material and component quality, addressing issues and supporting corrective actions as needed
- Coordinate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to support ongoing improvements and align with operational goals; challenge includes managing stakeholder expectations and communication flow.
- 4 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering role
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
- Must be available to travel a few times per year to Indianapolis, IN
- Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, or similar quality software)
- Due to our government contract, applicants must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
- Master’s degree in engineering or a related field
- Experience with supplier quality management and auditing
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, or other relevant quality management systems
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, etc.)
- Experience with product lifecycle management processes
- Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
- Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
- Vacation and Personal Time Off
- We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
- Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
- Discover your best attributes using CliftonStrengths to pave the way for success at Kaba Mas
- Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
- 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Legal Insurance
- Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
- Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!
Kaba Mas LLC, based in Lexington, KY, is a subsidiary of dormakaba USA Inc. Founded in 1989 as the Mas-Hamilton Group, the strategy was simple; advance the PowerStar technology development to a level that would satisfy the United States Government’s Federal Specification FF-L-2740 for high-security locking devices. In 2001, Mas-Hamilton was acquired by Kaba Holding AG, located in Rumlang, Switzerland. It was at this time that Mas-Hamilton became known as Kaba Mas. The 2015 merger of DORMA and Kaba formed an industry leader and trusted source for security and access control solutions.
Work in a place where you matter – apply now!
Salary : $95,000 - $105,000