Industrial Engineer

SARGENT is a market leader in locksets, high security key systems, door closers, exit devices, electro-mechanical products, and access control systems for new construction, renovation, and replacement applications. The company's customer base includes commercial construction, institutional and industrial markets. Included in SARGENT’s product offerings are windstorm certified locks, hardwired and wireless access control devices, designer levers and antimicrobial hardware coating.

Join our team as an Industrial Engineer where you’ll play a key role in improving production performance, launching new products, and influencing how our manufacturing operation evolves.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, collaborating across teams, and leading meaningful improvements that directly impact our business.

This role will sit on-site in New Haven, CT reporting to the Profit Center General Manager.

What you will be doing

• Participate in Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and process optimization projects across multiple sites
• Provide Industrial Engineering support, improving throughput, efficiency, material flow, and layout
• Identify and drive cost reduction and productivity opportunities across labor, material, and capital investments
• Support standardized work development and deployment
• Evaluate current processes and recommend equipment, tooling, and layout improvements to increase capacity and efficiency
• Partner on CAPEX projects, including justification, equipment selection, layout design, and implementation support
• Maintain a strong Gemba presence, working directly with operators, supervisors, and site leaders to drive sustainable operational improvements
• Support cross-functional collaboration
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate policies, AADG programs, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools, including Kaizen events and project leadership
• Demonstrated success driving cost savings, productivity improvements, and operational efficiencies
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor and influencing at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

What we offer

We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so that you can enjoy a lifelong career with us. 

• Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
• Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!

We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!

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 different 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 career 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 even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.