Manufacturing Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Provide technical support to achieve a safe work environment, high-quality products, and efficient production processes.

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMason City • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies, with a strong focus on process optimization and compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Proficient in managing multiple projects while collaborating effectively across engineering and production teams.

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Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementSix SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisManufacturing Engineering

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing ProcessesProcess EngineeringAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTooling DesignProduction TroubleshootingDocumentation DevelopmentChange Request DocumentationCell Layout DesignMaterial Flow Optimization

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeEngineering Software Applications

Industry Keywords

ISO14001KaizenGovernance PoliciesSafety RegulationsEnvironmental Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support to achieve a safe work environment, high-quality products, and efficient production processes.
Interact hands-on with shop floor personnel, quality, engineering, and other manufacturing groups.
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules and regulations, including ISO14001 procedures.
Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities.
Research and analyze materials, tools, fixtures, and processes for efficient manufacturing.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify, plan, and implement process enhancements.
Participate in continuous improvement events and apply lean manufacturing techniques.
Identify and validate savings opportunities involving labor, materials, and process improvements.
Provide production troubleshooting support.
Design tools, fixtures, production aids, and manufacturing cell layouts.
Develop and maintain documentation for projects, fixtures, tooling, assemblies, standard work, and work instructions.
Develop and document manufacturing change requests.
Apply lean fundamentals to line balancing, standard work, product family assignment, work content timing, cell layout, material flow, continuous flow optimization, and equipment utilization.
Collaborate with the continuous improvement team on Kaizen events, projects, and immediate improvement implementations.
Drive improvements in productivity, yield, scrap, rework, and downtime.
Perform special assignments and projects as assigned.
Promote a safe and harmonious working environment.
Ensure compliance with governance policies, regulations, laws, AADG programs, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience preferred.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering-related software applications.

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