Manager, Mechanical Engineering

At 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.

Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager leads Product Lifecycle Engineering (PLE) and New Product Development (NPD) for our commercial sliding door systems and glass curtainwall products.  They drive the prioritization and allocation of resources to deliver design projects that improve performance, reduce warranty exposure, add features, and optimize cost. They provide product engineering support to Factory Operations and related support functions. Additionally, they are responsible for the design and development of new products within a commercial product category.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

• Solve problems using data-driven decision making processes throughout team
• Maintain and support product roadmaps with Product Managment
• Represent Product Engineering in Value Stream Management activities and work with Product Management and Plant Management to drive improvements in key business metrics
• Set clear objectives for performance and development of direct reports
• Provide prioritization and task clarity for direct reports and engage in ongoing coaching and guidance to deliver expected results
• Develop and implement product value engineering opportunities
• Manage local test lab activity for product improvements and coordinate with other labs on compliance testing 
• Effectively communicate in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times with all levels of employees, visitors, vendors and customers
• Maintain awareness of all Allegion policies, guidelines, and procedures and ensure compliance

What You Need to Succeed:

• Ability to communicate in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times with all levels of management, customers, vendors, visitors and employees
• Willingness to spend up to 50% of time in a plant environment
• Self-motivated with ability to establish priorities and effectively manage time to complete multiple tasks within specified timeframes
• Ability to evaluate incoming work requests and assign or prioritize appropriately
• Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively and effectively in a team environment
• Excellent project management and facilitation skills – prefer working knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Organized with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to apply critical analysis to evaluate situations and make decisions that benefit the business and engineering team
• Develop Engineers/Team Members professionally
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and database software (prefer Microsoft Office Products)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business data, engineering reports, and standards
• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing and/or product design engineering
• Approximately 5% travel

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”  
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” 
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching 

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

· The expected Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $161,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

· Bonus Eligible: Yes

Apply 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.

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.

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