Manufacturing Engineer

At ASSA ABLOY, our global teams collaborate seamlessly to craft products and services that integrate into our users’ lives, simplifying their everyday routines and enhancing convenience. By empowering users to control access, we provide unparalleled peace of mind through enhancing safety and visibility.

Reporting directly to the Profit Center General Manager, you will spearhead product improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and develop new products. This position will sit onsite full-time in Berlin, CT.

What you will be doing 

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes
• Develop quality plans for products
• Develop and implement corrective action based on root cause analysis
• Develop lean manufacturing procedures, reduce product lean time, promote visual factory environment
• Plan, commission and maintain machine and assembly production lines
• Lead quality improvement efforts through training, communication and implementation of new processes
• Manage equipment purchase and installation
• Prepare manufacturing documentation
• Coordinate projects
• Work closely with internal and external customers, as well as vendors to resolve issues and provide technical support
• Key member of Product Design Team, working with Design Engineers to develop and introduce new products
• Establish and maintain cellular layouts
• Lead and direct meetings with other team members and hourly associates

What we are looking for

• Manufacturing Engineer with 3-5 years experience preferred.  Will consider recent graduates with solid intern experience. 
• BS in Engineering and /or Manufacturing or equivalent
• Lean manufacturing practices ( Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, Value Stream Mapping)
• Experience with Assembly Operations, Metal Machining processes and tool design
• SPC implementation and practical application
• Ability to think progressively and creatively while keeping the future of the company and its employees in mind
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong Communication skills (written and public speaking)

What we Offer!

We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• Competitive Salary 
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

Innovative solutions at the cutting edge, a dynamic and forward-thinking work environment, and diverse opportunities – welcome to the world of SKIDATA. Join our strong, international team now and help shape the future of modern access solutions with your creativity and expertise. When you join our SKIDATA team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 62,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries.

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