Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer**Manufacturing Engineer**If you’re driven by purpose, energized by solving complex problems, and motivated by seeing your ideas turn into real‐world results, this is your opportunity to make an impact. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you won’t just support production, you’ll help shape how we design, improve, and sustain our manufacturing processes. Your work will directly influence safety, quality, efficiency, and the success of our operation.**General Description**The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the processes and equipment used in our manufacturing operations. This role supports day‐to‐day plant activity while driving strategic improvements that enhance quality, productivity, and cost performance. You’ll collaborate closely with cross‐functional teams, bring innovative ideas to the floor, and lead efforts that make our manufacturing systems safer, smarter, and more efficient.**Job Responsibilities*** 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**Education and Experience****Required:*** 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**Preferred:*** CNC programming experience* Lean or Six Sigma certification**Why You’ll Love This Role / What We Offer*** **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**Physical Demands**These physical demands represent the requirements necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.The associate is frequently required to talk and hear, sit, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The associate may occasionally be required to stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Close vision is required, and lifting up to 50 lbs may be required at times.**Work Environment**The work environment includes occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Noise levels typically range from moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group** Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.Experience levelAssociateLocationMonroe, North Carolina, United States## Latest job openingsWe're looking for talented individuals to help us innovate and grow. #J-18808-Ljbffr