Manufacturing Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Manufacturing Engineer designing and continuously improving manufacturing processes for ASSA ABLOY Group. Collaborating with teams to enhance quality, productivity, and safety in production operations.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeMonroe • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and develop and implement improvement initiatives
Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, relieve bottlenecks, and address capacity constraints
Provide hands‑on, day‑to‑day engineering support to assigned production areas
Identify root causes and implement corrective actions using structured problem‑solving tools
Design and redesign manufacturing cell layouts for optimal material flow and efficiency
Develop and maintain standard work to meet quality requirements and strengthen business continuity
Ensure compliance with all company policies while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to drive alignment and results
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)
4+ years of experience in metals machining and electronics manufacturing
Experience with AutoCAD for work cell layouts and design
Strong working knowledge of lean or continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated success leading impactful cost‑savings or process‑improvement initiatives
Proven ability to excel in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and make effective real‑time decisions
CNC programming experience (preferred)
Lean or Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Purpose‑Driven Work: See the direct impact of your ideas on safety, quality, and operational performance
Ownership & Influence: Your voice matters—engineers here are empowered to lead change and drive results
Fast‑Paced & Hands‑On Environment: No two days are the same; you’ll be close to the process and the people
Continuous Improvement Culture: We invest in better ways of working and support innovation at every level
Growth & Development: Opportunities to expand your technical skills, lead meaningful projects, and advance your career
Collaborative Team: Work alongside passionate professionals committed to doing things the right way

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Hard Skills & Tools

lean manufacturingcontinuous improvementCNC programmingAutoCADmanufacturing process improvementroot cause analysisproblem-solving toolsmanufacturing cell layout designstandard work developmentquality requirements

Soft Skills

effective communicationleadershipdecision-makingorganizational skillscollaborationalignment drivingresults orientationadaptabilityproblem-solvinginitiative

Certifications

Lean certificationSix Sigma certification