Engineering Intern
Opex Distribution
Posted on 11/1/2025

Allegion
No salary listed
Olathe, KS, USA
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At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Engineering Intern, OpEx Distribution - Olathe, KS
As an operational excellence intern, you will be integrated into one or more of the Olathe, Kansas Distribution Center process paths, focusing on process improvement. You will utilize lean techniques to standardize and simplify a process delivering value to our internal and external customers. By measuring key performance indicators before and after implementation you will be able to determine level of success. Engagement with the team members to understand the nuances of the process(es) and listening to the team’s needs will be essential throughout the change management procedure.
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:
- Dedicate majority of time(60%-80%) on the shop floor(Gemba) in assigned process path(s)
- Participate in discussions with team and understand process(es) involved in assigned department
- Work with team to identify opportunities for improvement and implementation
- Learn/Utilize lean tools & techniques such as standardization, problem solving, people engagement, leadership soft-skills, one-piece flow, Kanban/pull systems, continuous improvement, value stream mapping, visual management, error proofing, 5S, training, etc.
- Obtain the experience to create a foundation for growth and future opportunities with Allegion
What You Need to Succeed:
- Pursuing a degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. Engineering, Supply Chain or related field
- Resiliency, flexibility and ability to adapt quickly
- An inquisitive nature that seeks to understand concepts and principles about distribution/fulfillment and the Allegion business practices
- Effective listening, time management and creative problem-solving techniques
- A desire to learn, grow and develop by working on projects that will impact Allegion’s business and customers
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:
An opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team that collaborates on real, hands-on projects
Professional Growth through exposure to Allegion's leaders, professional development and skill building opportunities, and mentor/mentee relationships
Meaningful time to network and get to know your peers through Allegion sponsored activities hosted by the Talent Attraction Team
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching
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 experiencedoesn’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.#ALLEGION
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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