Manufacturing Engineer

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - Medeco Security Locks

Medeco has a great reputation as an employer of choice in the Roanoke Valley.  Our Operations work environment is clean, air conditioned and the safety of our team members is our highest priority.  You will be working with people that take pride in their work, care about each other and our customers.  We offer competitive pay and an extensive benefits package.  Medeco is an innovative company that leads the industry in high quality, high security solutions.  

Experience a safer and more open world.

The Manufacturing Engineer will support, oversee, and improve the production processes, tooling, equipment, and materials related to the overall operation.  This is a hands-on operations support position requiring a strong technical background and project management skills to work effectively with other departments and individuals to meet company goals and objectives.  This exempt position's standard hours will be 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.   

Essential Functions:

1. Support, troubleshoot, and problem solve issues with production processes and equipment
2. Manage & support the install of new equipment which also includes the training of associates in safe and efficient operation of the equipment
3. Lead improvement initiatives that reduce cost, improve quality, and improve delivery
4. Manage capital projects for Operations
5. Develop/design fixtures, tools, processes or machines that enhance work flow, improve productivity and reduce costs
6. Review production equipment, hardware, and tooling & make recommendations for repairs or replacement
7. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

1. BS degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
2. Three to 5 years of relevant experience
3. Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
4. Knowledge of production principles and techniques
5. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
6. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
7. Proficient with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Medeco is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans/Disabled, and other protected categories.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to walk, stand and sit for periods of time.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Must be capable of withstanding long period of viewing data on a computer screen and/or in paper format.
• Ability to interact with a diversity of people and diverse levels of personnel.
• Ability to travel as necessary for the positions described.

Work Conditions: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Contact the Director of HR to make a formal request for accomodations.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. The work environment is primarily indoors. The position does not travel.

Important Notices: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the property.

Please apply at www.medeco.com or www.assaabloy.com.  Paper applications are available, or accommodations can be requested by calling our jobs hotline at 540-380-1608.

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 50,000 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.