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Lawrence Doors, a part of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in opening solutions, is seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager who will build structure, elevate engineering processes, and be responsible for driving product quality, manufacturing excellence, process optimization, and new product initiatives. This role is ideal for a servant leader who thrives in environments where processes are evolving and where there is an opportunity to create meaningful, lasting improvements. This role is ideal for a technically strong, solutions-focused leader who enjoys building structure, improving systems, and enabling team and organizational growth. In addition to direct site leadership, you will benefit from support and best-practice guidance from organizations within ASSA ABLOYgaining access to a global network of engineering expertise, standards, and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership & Team Development
• 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.
• Technical Ownership & Operational Excellence
• 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.
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Methodologies
• 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.
• Capital Projects & Investment Leadership
• 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.
• Engineering Governance & Technical Standards
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• 810+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior engineering leadership experience required.
• Background in metal fabrication, industrial/commercial door systems, building products, or similar industries highly desirable.
• Technical Strengths
• 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.
• Leadership Skills
• Proven experience developing engineering teams and driving operational improvements.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ISO, NFPA, and relevant industry standards is a plus.

Compensation ranges from $148,309 - $209,462*. Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution) among others.