Process Engineer - Princeton, IL

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, which are to be performed accurately, efficiently, within company safety and quality standards, and within required time frames as needed.  Other duties may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

At our Allegion location in Princeton, IL, our Process Engineer will lead, manage and drive continuous improvements within assigned core process areas of our manufacturing operations. In addition, the primary responsibilities for this position include: 

• Lead and implement Lean Manufacturing tools & techniques (workshops, Kanban, visual management,5S, total productive maintenance, set-up reduction, etc.) 

• Use formal problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve complex problems. 

• Initiate and manage productivity and cost savings projects. 

• Implement and maintain process controls through advanced quality planning techniques (FMEA, key characteristics management, mistake proofing, etc.). 

• Research, evaluate, justify, and recommend capital equipment for operations. 

• Prepare capital expenditure requisitions and manage the implementation of capital equipment projects. 

• Stay current with state-of-the art technologies and equipment. 

• Participate in developing strategic manufacturing processes. Also assist in developing the short and long-range capital planning. 

• Prepare and coordinate the implementation schedule for major projects and process changes. 

• Develop and maintain all process documentation (ie. routings, standard work, work instructions, setup sheets, etc.) to ensure accuracy. 

• Analyze proposed engineering changes for manufacturing impact and feasibility. 

• Participate in developing and maintaining ISO 9001 procedures and documents for the Process engineering department as required. 

• Assist Purchasing and Quality Assurance in qualifying suppliers for new product or product changes 

• Attend training opportunities deemed necessary by management. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing) 

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving complex problems 

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Creo, MS Office Suite (excel, word, power point). 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships 

• Solid written and verbal communication as well as conflict resolution skills. 

• Organized with a strong sense of urgency. 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions 

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc. 

• Ability to read, interpret, and perform from various documents, including method sheets, assembly drawings, production reports, safety rules, blueprints, printed shop schedules, Kanban cards/boards, operating maintenance instruction and procedure manuals, etc. 

• Ability to properly identify components and gain extensive parts knowledge 

• Thorough understanding of GD&T

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions 

• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time 

• Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl 

COMPENSATION

• This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
• The expected Salary Range $75,000-$95,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• Bonus Eligible: Yes

Ability to frequently lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and rarely lift up to 60 pounds.  Any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance.