Quality Engineer

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and SecurityAt Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.Quality EngineerThe Quality Engineer will provide support and improvement of internal manufacturing processes. The Quality Engineer will work with cross disciplinary teams to improve quality and productivity targets through quality assurance planning and continual improvement initiatives. Daily support will include technical problem solving, quality system implementation and auditing, new product launch management and internal/external supplier corrective actions. This position reports to the site Quality Manager.What You Will Do:Solves or directs efforts to solve complex product quality and process related problems.Acts as voice of customer through new product development projects.Recommends internal or vendor design, manufacturing and quality control changes to improve quality and reliability.Gather and analyze product and process data for reporting of improvement items.Develops and applies quality analysis tools, as applicable, for effective root cause analysis and correction action methods.Scope of work includes interaction with external suppliers, operations, manufacturing systems, design, marketing, customer care, and end users.Develops and maintains quality related documentation including process maps, PFMEA, control plans, standard operating procedures, etc.May occasionally support end-user problem solving visitsServe as subject matter expert and internal auditor for ISO9001 based quality systemInterface on regular basis with on-site and remote design/engineering functionsLimited supervisor duties as projects dictateOther duties as assignedWhat You Need to Succeed:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required3-5 years of Quality Engineering experience of increasing responsibility in the areas of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supplier Quality Management, or related field, including at least 2 years of direct manufacturing, in plant experienceDemonstrated program management experience and in-depth process improvement and problem solving experience (including expertise with tools and processes such as APQP, Lean, Six Sigma, PPAP, 8D, FMEA, VAVE, etc.)Use of standard measurement tools (caliper, micrometer, scale, height gage, etc.)Lead auditor or competence within ISO-9001/TS-16949/AS 9100 quality systemsProficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and statistical softwareDemonstrated ability to effectively interact and influence in a matrix organizationActive knowledge of high volume manufacturing, assembly and distributionFluent in English (spoken and written); Bilingual considered a strong assetMinimal travelThis position is on-site and will report to the site Quality Manager.Why Work for Us?Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it".You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.What You'll Get from Us:Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy".A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting periodTuition ReimbursementUnlimited PTOEmployee Discounts through Perks at WorkCommunity involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coachingApply Today!Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow's world a safer place!Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.We Celebrate Who We Are!Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.