Design Engineer

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Job description

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

ASSA ABLOY, Pemko and Markar Products is a company leading the industry in gasketing, thresholds, continuous hinges, sliding and folding door hardware and other architectural accessories. ASSA ABLOY is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team, located at our Memphis, TN facility.

Job Tasks:

• Work closely with Product Management to generate, initiate and complete new product, product improvement and cost reduction design ideas based on customer needs and company goals.
• Design and optimize mechanical components for Opening Systems. Components include: thresholds, hinges, gasketing, automatic door bottoms, astragals, power transfers, sliding and folding hardware, peripheral products, etc.
• Create and execute product test plans, to include alpha, beta, and compliance testing for durability and functionality.
• Analysis of mechanical systems, including analysis for structural, fatigue, thermal, and acoustics.
• Develop design drawings in accordance with applicable standards and tolerances.
• Construct and oversee technicians in construction of developed systems.
• Interface with outside vendors for component selection, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Confer with other engineers, production staff, and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specification, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Knowledge of GD&T and managing tolerance stack-up in component assemblies
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Background in mechanical parts and systems design preferred
• Aluminum extrusion, stainless steel, extruded resin parts design experience is a plus
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years' experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Project)
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling and AutoCad (preferred)

We offer a competitive compensation package and an excellent 401(k) and benefits program along with an opportunity for long-term career growth.

Job Tasks:

• Work closely with Product Management to generate, initiate and complete new product, product improvement and cost reduction design ideas based on customer needs and company goals.

• Design and optimize mechanical components for Opening Systems. Components include: thresholds, hinges, gasketing, automatic door bottoms, astragals, power transfers, sliding and folding hardware, peripheral products, etc.

• Create and execute product test plans, to include alpha, beta, and compliance testing for durability and functionality.

• Analysis of mechanical systems, including analysis for structural, fatigue, thermal, and acoustics.

• Develop design drawings in accordance with applicable standards and tolerances.

• Construct and oversee technicians in construction of developed systems.

• Interface with outside vendors for component selection, manufacturing, and assembly.

• Confer with other engineers, production staff, and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specification, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent problem solving and time management skills

• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge

• Knowledge of GD&T and managing tolerance stack-up in component assemblies

• Self-motivated and highly organized

• Background in mechanical parts and systems design preferred

• Aluminum extrusion, stainless steel, extruded resin parts design experience is a plus

• Manufacturing experience is a plus

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 2 - 3+ years' experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Project)

• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling and AutoCad (preferred)

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