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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Controls/Automation Engineer - Remote

This can be a remote position, however you need to be within about an hour of one of our plant locations in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Colorado Springs or Princeton, IL.

Under the direction of the Director, AME – Global Automation, this position is responsible for supporting the execution of the global manufacturing strategy and deployments for all manufacturing locations. The position will be focused in support of manufacturing automations, process digitization, electronic test support, and process standardization. Deliver best in class performance through the implementation of standard work and leveraging best practices in different areas such as maintenance and new product development/introduction while ensuring the core manufacturing processes and company assets are effectively utilized. This position implements and supports actions that bring about improvements which may include, but are not limited to safety, customer value proposition, quality, delivery, growth, margin expansion, and inventory.

What You Will Do:

• Working with necessary site personnel to identify, address, and eliminate process related obstacles.
• Executes and supports global manufacturing strategy while leveraging the Allegion Operating System to ensure adherence to assessments and playbooks (location, capacity, utilization).
• Lead projects of varying size and complexity that aligns with the global manufacturing strategy – focus will include automation, EOL testing, and digitization.
• Ability to lead / support initiatives focused on manufacturing footprint optimization resulting from core / non-core evaluations across various business units.
• Supports global leverage of core manufacturing process group by ensuring effective facility / product / process transitions & processes are in place.  
• Collaborate with various support functions in the identification and implementation of automation / EOL testing / digitization projects that align with the manufacturing strategy (Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Product Engineering).
• Lead / support large capital investment initiatives within operations, including the identification, evaluation, and business case justification of new technologies.
• Partner with various functions during the NPD process to ensure adequate levels of manufacturability on product designs.
• Ability to influence peers, and indirect reports to accomplish goals with multiple business priorities globally.
• Support AME – Global Automation and Business Unit in implementing automation that aligns with the specific manufacturing strategy and transformation plan.
  • Support, develop and implement manufacturing automation solutions that align with our transformation plan.
  • Identify opportunities that will allow the business to maximize margins by becoming less labor dependent while driving flexibility and adaptability into our workflows.
  • Ability to identify, evaluate and implement new technology.
  • Partner with product engineering and management to ensure adequate levels of design for automation with new and existing product designs.

• Support AME – Global Automation and Business Unit in implementing EOL testing capabilities across our manufacturing sites.
  • Support, develop and implement Electronic Test platforms that align with our transformation plan.
  • Partner with support teams to implement new product introductions to ensure adequate levels of functionality.
• Support AME – Global Automation and Business Unit in implementing digital solutions to enable connectivity across the business that empower our Industry 4.0 transformation.
  • Develop systems that empower our people to make decisions by having the right information at the right time.
  • Ability to connect assets and develop dashboards to continue driving towards a common metric of OEE across all manufacturing sites.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, lead/coach problem solving principles across diverse workforces and cultures.
  • Partner with manufacturing facilities to enable them to run more efficiently by utilizing the data from connected assets and workflows.
  • Above average acumen of various operating systems that drive the business including the architecture behind them.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestic and global.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant AME experience with a focus in Electro-Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, machine Controls or Automation.
• Experience with distribution, warehousing and/or logistics facilities a plus.
• You would ideally have some level of understanding of MES and ERP systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills with the ability to speak and communicate effectively with various audiences at the site level.
• Strong interpersonal and high-performance team building skills, with ability to develop collaborative relationships, influencing up, down and across organizational lines.
• Ability to effectively facilitate a group’s activities and discussions using a defined process.
• Must be viewed credibly as either an informal leader or a positive influencer of change.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Able to influence, persuade, convince, and facilitate change in a global environment with varying acceptance.
• Knowledge of personal computer applications required (Excel, Word, Visio, and PP). Excellent Team Facilitation Skills.

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! 

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 period 
• Tuition Reimbursement  
• Unlimited PTO
• 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 testing and coaching 

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

• The expected Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

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.

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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