Processing Engineering Technician

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Process Engineering Technician-Cincinnati, OH-Blue Ash (Onsite)

Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) helps keep people safe where they live, work and visit. Allegion is pioneering safety as a provider of security solutions for homes and businesses through 23 global brands. Allegion specializes in security around the doorway and beyond: everything from residential and commercial locks, door closers and exit devices, steel doors and frames, to access control and workforce productivity systems. Allegion is a $2 billion business employing more than 7,600 people and offering products in more than 120 countries across the world.

Steelcraft is a manufacturer of Hollow Metal Doors & Frames, located in Blue Ash, Ohio. We are a division of Allegion PLC, whose mission is to "Make the World a Safer Place". Steelcraft employs 700 people in the Cincinnati area in a large-scale manufacturing facility, with a 75-year history of providing great customer service. We pride ourselves on the growth and innovation that we have seen in the last several years, as exemplified by a business is growing at a substantial rate. We are always looking for great employees who enjoy working in a fast paced, rewarding environment.

Position Summary

Support department by performing various duties to maintain both daily operations as well as long-term viability of the assigned area(s). This includes implementing process improvements, controls, equipment changes, new process development, existing process maintenance, etc. This position reports to the Door Fabrication Process Engineer Blue Ash, Ohio.

What You Will Do

Primary Equipment for Engineering Tech Responsibilities:

• Roll Mills
• Press Brakes, both mechanical and hydraulic
• Resistance Welders
• Shears
• Support Salvagnini (As back-up)
• New Equipment purchases
• Production Problems: Resolve daily production issues with both short- and long-term solutions. Collect and analyze data in order to determine the root cause of a problem and to implement solutions to prevent future downtime, either done individually or by involving the correct resources. Assist Maintenance Technicians in diagnosing equipment problems.
• Partner with maintenance department to transition equipment mindset from reactive to proactive. The facility is looking at substantial investment over the next several years and equipment uptime is paramount.
• Vendor Coordination / Spare Parts Management: Coordinate with OEMs as required to troubleshoot and resolve production critical equipment issues. Validate spare parts stock levels both inside Vallen Storage and OEM warehouse locations. Coordinate PM activities as required.
• Implement new processes: Implement new processes that improve the quality and efficiency of our operation. Provide process support for assembly manufacturing processes and automation including PLCs and robotics. Provide the necessary training and documentation for the operators.
• Implement cost reductions: Product or process changes that reduce our material costs or improve the efficiency of the processes in a tangible manner.
• Equipment Procurement: Specify, purchase, setup and install both capital and expensed equipment.
• Process Documentation: Create and maintain all documentation associated with assigned area(s). This includes CAD layouts in AutoCAD, O&M's, PM, OMS's, Lean Schedule Groups, throughput times in AX and ECN's. Documentation must conform to Allegion Quality System and Business Operating System.
• Process Control: Research and implement systems to improve and/or maintain process control on assigned area(s). This includes testing methodology, SPC, instrumentation, etc.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

What You Need to Succeed

Associate's degree – technical (preferred)

Four (4) years' experience in a manufacturing environment performing duties similar to those shown above in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Ability to work independently.

Will be required to work off shifts as requested

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated with ability to establish priorities and effectively manage time to complete multiple tasks within specified timeframes.
• Ability to work independently and/or cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate in a professional, positive, courteous manner at all times with all levels of customers, clients, vendors, visitors and employees.
• Provide process and programming support for process automation and robotics including robotic programming and PLC controls
• CAD layout support as needed for factory layout
• Assist engineers with designed experiments
• Maintain process and system documentation for various scheduling / ERP platforms.
• No Relocation

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!
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths -based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You'll Get from Us

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy"
• Competitive Time Off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
• Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
• Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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 assessment & coaching

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.

Allegion employees are critical to our shared success. We are committed to helping our employees reach their professional, personal and financial goals. We offer competitive compensation that aligns with our business strategies and comprehensive benefits to help you live your healthiest. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture that engages as well as values the different backgrounds and experiences of our employees, which in turn spurs innovation, generates creative solutions and enhances our customer relations.

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