ASSA ABLOY Group · 19 hours ago
Engineer Manager
Baldwin Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$148K/yr - $209K/yr
8+ years expASSA ABLOY Group is a global leader in opening solutions, and they are seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager who will build structure and elevate engineering processes. This role involves leading a team of engineers, overseeing engineering activities, and driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical specialists across product engineering, manufacturing engineering, CAD/design, and continuous improvement
Build a high‑performance engineering culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
Oversee all engineering activities including product modifications, NPI (New Product Introduction), equipment and tooling design, automation projects, and process engineering
Optimize plant layout, material flow, and manufacturing processes to improve throughput, safety, quality, and cost efficiency
Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, supply chain, sales, and quality to deliver technical solutions that support production goals and customer satisfaction
Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, increase productivity, and enhance process capability
Champion root‑cause analysis, corrective action, and structured problem‑solving across engineering and operations
Own capital engineering projects from concept to execution, including scoping, ROI justification, vendor engagement, installation, commissioning, and performance validation
Manage capital budgets while ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality project implementation
Ensure all engineering work complies with safety regulations, industry codes, and ASSA ABLOY engineering requirements
Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings, BOMs, tooling standards, and change‑management processes
Develop and track engineering metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to monitor engineering performance, improvements, and project progress
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline
8–10+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Prior engineering leadership experience required
Strong expertise in manufacturing processes, automation, equipment specification, CAD, and product lifecycle management
Experience managing capital budgets and leading capital projects
Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong analytical and metrics-driven decision-making skills
Proven experience developing engineering teams and driving operational improvements
Excellent communication, coaching, and cross‑functional collaboration abilities
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline
Background in metal fabrication, industrial/commercial door systems, building products, or similar industries
Knowledge of OSHA, ISO, NFPA, and relevant industry standards
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Time Off
401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution)
Company
ASSA ABLOY Group
ASSA ABLOY Group is a door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. It is a sub-organization of ASSA ABLOY Group.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.01MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2020-10-09Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
John McGuire
Vice President of Corporate Development - Yale & August Home
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