Engineering Manager

• →Undertake continuous professional development to strengthen leadership and operational capabilities.
• →Perform all other duties and special projects assigned.

• →Ability to lift up to 45 lbs. unassisted with or without reasonable accommodation.
• →Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials weighing more than 45 lbs. using team lifting procedures.
• →Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods (8-12 hours per shift).
• →Ability to safely move throughout the manufacturing floor.
• →Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and/or ladders as required for job tasks.
• →Ability to use hands, wrists, and fingers for handling materials, writing, and computer work.
• →Frequent use of computers, keyboards, tablets, scanners, or handheld devices.
• →Ability to work in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment.
• →Ability to work in hot and cold environmental conditions.

Benefits include Amarr Exclusive Discounts, Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution) among others.

Our goal is to be a world-leading company that attracts diverse talent, where all team members feel safe being their true selves and are able to thrive in a work environment that promotes change, innovation, and provides equal access and opportunity.

We are part of a global company, ASSA ABLOY with a diverse range of opportunities, both locally and abroad. We offer a competitive salary, training and the opportunity to develop and enhance your career. We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make ASSA ABLOY such a great place to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Amarr is an E-Verify participant.

• Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate Manufacturing Engineers, Industrial Engineers, and Controls Engineers.
• Establish clear priorities and performance expectations aligned with plant and business objectives.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop engineering talent through coaching, training, succession planning, and growth opportunities.
• Foster employee engagement by creating an environment where team members are empowered to solve problems and drive improvements.

• Lead efforts to improve manufacturing processes, labor productivity, material flow, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Support new product introductions, process development, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance manufacturing capability.
• Drive standardization and best practices across manufacturing processes and systems.

• Lead controls and automation initiatives that improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.
• Support the development and implementation of manufacturing technologies, equipment upgrades, and digital solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation and data analytics to improve operational performance.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing effectiveness.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles, waste reduction, root cause analysis, and process optimization methodologies.
• Lead engineering-related capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and return-on-investment justifications.
• Ensure successful project execution while meeting safety, quality, operational, and financial objectives.

• Promote a culture where safety is the highest priority and engineering decisions support a safe working environment.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality and Operations teams to improve process capability, reduce defects, and support corrective action activities.
• Support risk reduction initiatives, machine safeguarding improvements, and operational compliance efforts.

• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to support plant objectives.
• Collaborate across departments to improve manufacturing performance, capacity, inventory flow, and customer service.
• Lead and support cross-functional initiatives that drive operational excellence, innovation, and business growth.
• Utilize data and analytics to support decision making and prioritize improvement opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Ten (10) years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Three (3) or more years of engineering leadership experience with responsibility for technical teams and project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to develop people, build high-performing teams, and foster employee engagement.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive sustainable business results.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, automation systems, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing business systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification; Black Belt preferred.
• Experience leading capital projects, facility expansions, and equipment commissioning activities.
• Experience with automation, controls systems, PLCs, robotics, and manufacturing technology integration.
• Experience working with OEMs, system integrators, suppliers, and external engineering resources.
• Experience within metal fabrication, roll forming, assembly, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule when necessary, including potential nights and weekends.