1st Shift Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician

About the 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.

1st Shift Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician - LCN - Princeton, IL

• Job Title: Process Engineering Technician Department: Engineering
• Reports to: Process Engineering Manager
• Pay Rate: $20-$38.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Problem solve and optimize processes in machining, assembly, pack and freight processes
• Assist Engineers with designing, running, testing and upgrading existing and new production processes
• Develop and maintain all process documentation (i.e. routings, standard work, work instructions, setup sheets, time studies etc.) to ensure accuracy.
• Analyze proposed changes for manufacturing impact and feasibility
• Confers with vendors to determine specifications of products, arrange equipment, and purchase material and parts.
• Gathers, and maintains specific records of technical data such as tests and drawings, performs computations, plots data to support data
• Create part drawings, tooling drawings and fixturing
• Ensure engineering solutions meet requirements for safety, cost, time, and quality
• Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations
• Manage multiple projects / assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Partners with all functional groups (maintenance, operations, quality, materials, purchasing, accounting, etc.) to create a successful work environment that thrives on collaboration, process creation and adherence
• Attend training opportunities deemed necessary by management
• Gain knowledge in structured problem-solving approach, including but not limited to A3, 9-step, & 8-D.
• Gain understanding of Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required to have some knowledge of science or engineering: generally, two years of technical school, two years of college toward a Bachelor of Science degree, or related technical training (e.g., military/trade school)
• Mechanical and process design expertise in a manufacturing environment
• Strong critical thinking skills including using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and in independent situations, while maintaining strong work relationships
• Solid written and verbal communication as well as conflict resolution skills
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Desire to work hands on with projects and equipment
• Ability to assess risks/issues and make decisions, acting with a sense of urgency
• Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Creo, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite (excel, project, word, power point)
• Knowledge in robot, CNC and/or PLC programming is a plus

Physical Demands

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle material and parts.
• Repetitive Motion: Perform repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands.
• Standing Duration: Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift.
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Environmental Exposure: Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Compensation

This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Hourly Range: $20.00-$38.00 The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• Bonus Eligible: Yes

Employment Type: Full time, hourly

Work Hours: 40 hours per week required, with opportunity for overtime

Commitment to Company Standards

Manufacturing Process Engineering Technician are expected to uphold Allegion's commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction by living Allegion's values, fostering a cooperative team environment, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

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. 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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