Process Engineer

About this role

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 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. 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   i mprovements 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   P urchasing and   Q uality 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

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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.    

We Celebrate Who We Are!  Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.   We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team .

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