Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and SecurityAt Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.
Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup's With Distinction honor - a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.
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Mechanical Engineering Manager - Stanley Access Technologies, Farmington, CT or Greenfield, INStanley Access Technologies, a division of Allegion, is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automatic doors. Our growing product and service offerings have driven significant growth for our service business. Join our world class team of diligent problem solvers, innovators, fresh thinkers, and communicators who excite and inspire others.
Mechanical Engineering ManagerThe Mechanical Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of mechanical engineers in the design, development, and continuous improvement of access control and automatic door systems. As a Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will oversee New Product Development (NPD), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), quality improvements, and engineering tool enhancements while fostering an engaged, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.
What You Will Do:- Leadership & Resource Alignment: Lead, coach, and mentor the mechanical engineering and configuration teams. Perform data-driven manpower planning and strategic resource alignment to ensure capacity is focused on high-value business priorities while driving team engagement (Gallup, DE&I, 5S).
- NPD, VAVE & Accelerated Velocity: Oversee New Product Development (NPD), legacy product updates (e.g., Dura-Storm), and VAVE initiatives. Instill a bias for action to streamline Phase & Gate readiness, design reviews (MEDR/IDR), and time-to-market.
- Configuration Management & Engineering Change: Direct the engineering change process (ECN/MCN/CIB) and manage configuration resources to resolve legacy product data issues. Audit 3D models, drawings, and Part-Centric structures to ensure accurate data alignment across Windchill, ERP, and cutsheets.
- Radical End-to-End Accountability: Champion "cradle-to-grave" ownership by leading cross-functional Tiger Teams to rapidly resolve Problem Reports (PRs), field escalations, and complex manufacturing/installation issues (including large-scale Transit projects).
- Tools, Data & Innovation: Manage and optimize enterprise engineering tools (Allegion Atlas/Windchill, ERP) and drive Part-Centric rollouts. Promote innovation and act as a force multiplier by leveraging advanced tools like FEA, 3D printing, and AI (AlleGPT).
- Supply Chain & Cost Optimization: Collaborate with Global Supply Management (GSM) to drive productivity, onboard new suppliers, evaluate PPAP documentation, and optimize product designs for manufacturability, installation, and service.
What You Need to Succeed:- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred) with 5+ years of engineering experience, including a proven track record in a leadership, talent development, or managerial role.
- Technical & Configuration Proficiency: High proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) and PLM/ERP systems (Windchill/Microsoft Dynamics D365), with a strong understanding of engineering change processes (ECN/MCN), ERP configurators, and BOM management.
- Product & Manufacturing Knowledge: Extensive experience executing New Product Development (NPD) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), with familiarity in manufacturing processes (aluminum extrusions, castings, finishing). Experience with electro-mechanical systems is a plus.
- Problem Solving & Cross-Functional Leadership: Excellent structured problem-solving skills (5-Why, 8D, Root-Cause Analysis) with the ability to lead cross-functional Tiger Teams and take uncompromising ownership of issue resolution across departmental borders.
- Strategic Execution & Resource Management: Demonstrated ability to perform manpower planning, develop business cases, and strategically align engineering and configuration resources to maximize team performance, efficiency, and ROI. Expected 25% travel between Farmington CT and Mt Comfort IN locations.
- Communication & Culture: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a passion for fostering an inclusive workplace, driving team engagement, and instilling a definitive sense of urgency across the organization.
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"
- Unlimited Paid 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
- Voluntary Wellness Program - Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards
- 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.
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