At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.
Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.
We are looking for a proactive Mechanical Engineer I to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will support sustaining activities, design engineering, and problem-solving for both existing and new product platforms (NPD). You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive customer satisfaction, reduce manufacturing costs, and enhance product reliability, quality, and First-Pass Yield (RTY) with a strong emphasis on mechanical hardware.
What You Will Do (Key Responsibilities):
- Design & Sustaining Engineering: Support evaluation and continuous improvement of existing designs to enhance quality, manufacturability, robustness, and cost-efficiency (VA/VE initiatives).
- New Product Introduction (NPD) & Transfers: Participate in testing, documentation, product releases to manufacturing, and handover from Design to Sustaining stages.
- Engineering Changes (ECN): Prepare, coordinate, issue, and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) through the Product Change Review Board (PCRB).
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Create comprehensive engineering reports utilizing methodologies such as DMAIC, 5-Why, and Ishikawa diagrams to address manufacturing, supplier, and customer field issues.
- Engineering Analysis: Perform Tolerance Stack-Up analysis, GD&T reviews, and statistical data analysis to validate component specifications and supplier quality.
- Prototyping & Testing: Develop 3D-printed prototypes for productivity initiatives, design verification, and cost-reduction proposals.
- Compliance & Quality: Support compliance updates according to industry standards (BHMA, UL, ISTA) and assess technical deviations submitted by other departments.
What You Need to Succeed (Requirements):
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, or Industrial Engineering (Title required).
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience (internships and academic project experience considered).
- English Proficiency: Advanced / Fluent (conversational and technical).
- Technical Skills & Software: Proficiency in CAD software (preferably PTC Creo 7.0 - Modeling, Assembly, Drawing & Simulation modules). Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems (preferably Windchill). Basic/Intermediate knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis. Knowledge of ERP/Business systems (Oracle or similar) and MS Office (Excel, Outlook, MS Project).
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical, data-driven, and problem-solving mindset. Self-directed, self-motivated, and objective-oriented. Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Nice to Have (Desired):
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification/knowledge.
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing/rapid prototyping.
- Understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, or Industrial Engineering
- One year of relevant experience; internships and academic project experience considered
- Advanced or fluent English proficiency, including conversational and technical communication
- Proficiency with CAD software, preferably PTC Creo 7.0
- Familiarity with PLM/PDM systems, preferably Windchill
- Basic or intermediate knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Knowledge of ERP or business systems, such as Oracle, and Microsoft Office tools
- Strong analytical, data-driven, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification or knowledge
- Hands-on experience with 3D printing or rapid prototyping
- Understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes
Allegion Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a strong component of the total rewards package, with a company match highlighted as a meaningful differentiator. Immediate access to matching contributions is framed as increasing the overall value of compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are characterized as generous in many roles, including references to unlimited PTO in some salaried positions. This breadth can raise overall compensation satisfaction by adding flexibility beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare benefits are presented as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside additional protection benefits. Wellness programming tied to health goals is also described as enhancing the perceived value of the benefits package.
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What We Do
Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global pioneer in seamless access, with leading brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion secures people and assets with a range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and institutions. Allegion had $2.7 billion in revenue in 2020, and its security products are sold around the world. While Allegion is a new name in the security industry, we are not new. For over a century, we have kept people safe and secure with category leading products. From inventing the “panic release bar” exit device in 1908 to pioneering the first-ever electric-controlled lock, our brands have been innovators for almost as long as people have locked doors. Their entrepreneurial spirit is at the core of who we are. As an independent Allegion, we are able to unlock our company’s true potential. By tapping into that entrepreneurial spirit that has made us the leader in mechanical security, we will continue to drive forward and integrate tomorrow’s electronic solutions into everything we do. Our long history of expertise in the commercial industry enables us to have better quality, stronger, and safer products for our residential customers. Together, with the power and passion of our global employees, we will realize Allegion’s full potential as we continue to be a leader in the global safety and security industry.
