Manufacturing Engineer II

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure the safest work environment, the highest-quality products, and the most efficient production processes .

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeMason City • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure the safest work environment, the highest-quality products, and the most efficient production processes
Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations, including ISO14001 procedures
Identify, plan, and implement process improvements including Lean/Kaizen events, savings opportunities (labor, materials, processes), and initiatives to improve productivity, yield, scrap, and downtime
Analyze and optimize manufacturing methods and resources: research and recommend materials, tools, fixtures, and cell layouts to improve efficiency and throughput
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and continuous improvement teams to refine workflows, balance lines, and enhance operational performance
Provide hands-on technical support: troubleshoot production issues, design tools/fixtures/aids, and validate enhancements
Develop and maintain documentation: standard work instructions, manufacturing change requests, and project records for fixtures, tooling, and assemblies
Apply Lean fundamentals and tools for line balancing, product family assignment, work content timing, cell layout, material flow efficiency, continuous flow optimization, and equipment utilization
Perform special assignments or strategic projects as assigned
Actively participate in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees
Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate governance policies, regulations and laws, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial disciplines preferred) or a related field (advanced credentials or certifications in Lean/Continuous Improvement a plus)
5+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, demonstrating increasing responsibility in process optimization and cross-functional collaboration
Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks for advanced design, layout planning, and production support
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to align diverse teams and stakeholders
Proven analytical and problem-solving expertise—adept at driving complex projects, balancing multiple priorities, and delivering measurable operational improvements in fast-paced settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Program with company contributions
Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
Flexible Spending
Employee Assistance Program
Gym reimbursement
On-site Health Clinic
Discount portal
Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

process optimizationLeanKaizenmanufacturing methods analysistroubleshootingdesign toolscell layoutmaterial flow efficiencycontinuous flow optimizationequipment utilization

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipcommunication skillsinfluencing skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscross-functional collaborationproject managementteam alignmentinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringLean certificationContinuous Improvement certification