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Edelman-Lyon Automatic Door

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Door Hardware Detailer

Grandview, MO · On-site

$60K - $150K/yr

... Dormakaba, Hager, Rockwood, etc.) to confirm specifications, secure pricing, and source ... Value engineering -- Identify and propose cost-saving substitutions and alternatives that meet spec ...

Edelman-Lyon Automatic Door

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Door Hardware Detailer

Grandview, MO · On-site

$60K - $150K/yr

... Dormakaba, Hager, Rockwood, etc.) to confirm specifications, secure pricing, and source ... Value engineering -- Identify and propose cost-saving substitutions and alternatives that meet spec ...

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Do workers at Dormakaba Americas get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
82% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Does Dormakaba Americas pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
89% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

At Dormakaba Americas, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
46% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Dormakaba Americas affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Dormakaba Americas?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 86% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at Dormakaba Americas worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do Dormakaba Americas workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Dormakaba Americas workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
88% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Dormakaba Americas?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do Dormakaba Americas managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
55% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Dormakaba Americas spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
9% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and October 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Dormakaba Americas?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at Dormakaba Americas good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
88% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Dormakaba Americas feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Dormakaba Americas get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
35% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Dormakaba Americas?

Most people feel stressed here.
90% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Dormakaba Americas enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
46% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Dormakaba Americas recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Dormakaba Americas?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
55% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Dormakaba Americas?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Dormakaba Americas’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
95% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Dormakaba Americas is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
37% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

What other companies are hiring for Hardware Engineer jobs?

What are the most popular jobs at Dormakaba?

Infographic showing various Hardware Engineer job openings at Dormakaba in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 72% Physical, 14% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution.

Global Lead - Value Analysis Value Engineering

dormakaba International Holding AG

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$160 - $185/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Global Lead - Value Analysis Value Engineering (VAVE) based onsite in our Indianapolis, IN manufacturing facility. The Global Lead - VAVE is responsible for developing, deploying and managing the VAVE department on behalf of dormakaba globally. The Global Lead - VAVE will establish and maintain standardized practices within the department across all product clusters with a target to identify & implement material cost reduction opportunities.

They will drive continuous improvement into planning tool suite in support of ongoing new product development projects and programs and present the project results to leadership teams and foster the collaboration of VAVE teams across dormakaba.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $160,000 - $185,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Plus a generous short-term incentive bonus. Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

What you will do
  • Lead cross-functional VAVE initiatives by coordinating matrixed Program Management and Engineering resources to achieve cost reduction and value improvement objectives
  • Develop and manage contractor and supplier relationships that support enterprise and product-line VAVE initiatives
  • Create and implement scalable VAVE processes, methodologies, and tools from opportunity identification through production launch
  • Establish and monitor KPIs, financial savings targets, and reporting processes to ensure progress toward annual business goals
  • Partner with Procurement, Operations, Quality, Product Development, Product Management, Master Data Management, and other functions to identify and execute VAVE opportunities
  • Provide regular executive-level reporting on initiative status, realized savings, pipeline opportunities, risks, and support needed to achieve objectives
What we require
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • 10+ years of engineering and operations experience, with expertise in process development/deployment in operations, engineering or a mix and continuous improvement
  • Strong technical knowledge of cross-functional engineering processes, related tools and interfaces, including Procurement, Product Development, and Operations
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed environment
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
What we prefer
  • Professional proficiency in both English and German
  • Demonstrated success leading Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) or cost optimization programs in a global manufacturing environment
  • Experience with electromechanical products, hardware, access control, security solutions, or other engineered products
  • Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design-to-Cost (DTC), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
What we offer
  • Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
  • Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
  • Vacation and Personal Time Off
  • We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
  • Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
  • Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
  • 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Voluntary Legal Insurance
  • Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
  • Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!
Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

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