Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Carmel, IN (Hybrid). We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support manufacturing excellence initiatives across our global operations. This role drives digital transformation, automation, and Industry 4.0 implementations within manufacturing processes, ensuring optimal utilization of assets, quality, and efficiency. Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) such as Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell, and/or data historians is highly advantageous.

We are looking for someone with strong intellectual curiosity, a life-long learner mindset, and a self-motivated approach to driving continuous improvement and innovation.

• Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization:
  Lead design, development, and implementation of advanced fabrication, assembly, and automation processes, including robotics, cobots, and electronic test platforms. Support process standardization and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM.
• Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0:
  Drive digitization projects, integrating data analytics, automation, smart manufacturing systems, and MES platforms (e.g., Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell) to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Automation & Robotics:
  Lead and support deployment of robotic automation, electronic hardware validation, and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, RS-232, USB, CAN). Troubleshoot and optimize systems to enhance production reliability.
• Equipment & Asset Reliability:
  Support TPM initiatives to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and extend machinery lifespan.
• Project Leadership &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, implement, and optimize manufacturing technologies. Lead facility start-ups, process transitions, and capital investment projects (greenfield and brownfield).
• Data & Performance Analysis:
  Analyze manufacturing data from MES and data historians to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and support decision-making. Develop documentation, test strategies, and process specifications.
• Technical Support & Training:
  Provide technical expertise, troubleshooting, and training on automation, electronics, MES, and process improvements.

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. In lieu of degree, 10+ years of demonstrated experience.
• 5+ years in advanced manufacturing, automation, electronics testing, or related fields.
• Proven experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, smart manufacturing, digital transformation projects, and MES platforms (Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell, etc).
• Hands-on experience with robotic systems, electronic hardware validation, and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, RS-232, USB, CAN).
• Exposure to TPM, reliability-centered maintenance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading complex projects, facility start-ups, technical troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Experience with analyzing existing processes for improvement and executing ideas from concept through implementation.
• Expertise in manufacturing process development, automation, process digitization, and MES integration.
• Proficiency with automation controllers, industrial networks, PLCs, embedded systems, and data historians.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, and automation tools; certifications such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPM are advantageous.
• Experience with AI/ML applications, especially in computer vision, and capability to implement Digital Twin and AI for factory challenges.

Allegion is a great place to grow your career. We value innovation, purpose, and excellence, and offer a dynamic hybrid work model with in-person collaboration and remote flexibility. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and a supportive work environment.

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage.
• 401K with 6% company match and no vesting period.
• Tution Reimbursement.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Employee discounts and community involvement opportunities.
• Opportunities to leverage your strengths through Clifton Strengths coaching.

Join our team of experts and help make tomorrow’s world a safer place. If your experience aligns with the role but doesn’t match every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.