Regional Industrial Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, partnering closely with site leadership, operations, and engineering teams to drive efficiency gains, reduce waste, and scale best practices across the region.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, partnering closely with site leadership, operations, and engineering teams to drive efficiency gains, reduce waste, and scale best practices across the region.
Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and process optimization projects across multiple sites.
Provide multi-site Industrial Engineering support, improving throughput, efficiency, material flow, and layout.
Identify and drive cost reduction and productivity opportunities across labor, material, and capital investments.
Support and lead standardized work development and deployment, coaching teams on Lean principles and best practices.
Evaluate current processes and recommend equipment, tooling, and layout improvements to increase capacity and efficiency.
Partner on CAPEX projects, including justification, equipment selection, layout design, and implementation support.
Maintain a strong Gemba presence, working directly with operators, supervisors, and site leaders to drive sustainable operational improvements.
Support cross-functional collaboration.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies, AADG programs, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proven experience driving multi-site efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools, including Kaizen events and project leadership
Demonstrated success driving cost savings, productivity improvements, and operational efficiencies
Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor and influencing at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities across sites
Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent) preferred
Experience supporting fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, or similar manufacturing processes preferred
Travel 50–75% to support regional initiatives and site needs

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
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

Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementKaizenValue Stream MappingProcess OptimizationCost ReductionProductivity ImprovementIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringLayout Design

Soft Skills

Analytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsProject managementCross-functional collaborationCoachingInfluencingLeadershipOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Certifications

Lean certificationSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt