Manufacturing Engineer Job at ASSA ABLOY Americas in Mason City

Overview

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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 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 careers 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 internationally. We value diverse, inclusive teams and different perspectives and experiences. We are seeking strategic, results-oriented engineering professionals ready to influence manufacturing excellence on a larger scale.

Are you a strategic, results-oriented engineering professional ready to influence manufacturing excellence on a larger scale? Do you thrive on leading complex projects, driving process improvements, and implementing Lean initiatives that deliver measurable results? If you answered yes, we should talk!

Responsibilities

• Curries, an ASSA ABLOY brand, is expanding its Engineering Team and seeking two talented Manufacturing Engineers to help drive innovation and operational excellence. These on-site roles are based at our Mason City, Iowa manufacturing facility.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure the safest work environment, the highest-quality products, and the most efficient production processes.
• Lead projects, refine processes, and implement effective production strategies that drive measurable results. Collaborate with shop floor personnel, quality teams, engineering, and manufacturing leadership.
• Ensure compliance and perform duties in accordance with safety and environmental rules and regulations, including ISO14001 procedures.
• Identify, plan, and implement process improvements including Lean/Kaizen events, savings opportunities (labor, materials, processes), and initiatives to improve productivity, yield, scrap, and downtime.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing methods and resources; research and recommend materials, tools, fixtures, and cell layouts to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to refine workflows, balance lines, and enhance operational performance.
• Provide hands-on technical support: troubleshoot production issues, design tools/fixtures/aids, and validate enhancements.
• Develop and maintain documentation: standard work instructions, manufacturing change requests, and project records for fixtures, tooling, and assemblies.
• Apply Lean fundamentals for line balancing, product family assignment, work content timing, cell layout, material flow efficiency, continuous flow optimization, and equipment utilization.
• Perform special assignments or strategic projects as assigned; contribute to a safe and harmonious working environment and ensure compliance with governance policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred) or related field; advanced credentials or certifications in Lean/Continuous Improvement a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive manufacturing experience in process optimization and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks for advanced design, layout planning, and production support.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with a track record of driving complex projects and operational improvements in fast-paced settings.

Benefits

• 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 accounts, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement
• On-site health clinic, discount portal, and well-being programs
• Recognition and programs designed to support you throughout your career

We review applications regularly, and we are building diverse, inclusive teams. We encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To protect personal data, we do not review applications sent by email or post. If you have questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, at the contact provided in the job posting. AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran.

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