Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

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

Job tasks

• Work closely with Product Management, Quality, and Manufacturing to generate, initiate, and complete new products, product improvements, and cost reduction designs based on company goals, customer needs, industry/regulatory standards, quality assurance, and manufacturability.
• Manage product development timelines by creating and monitoring project timelines, maintaining NPD gateway documentation, and leading progress report-outs for upper management.
• Design and optimize mechanical door hardware 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 inspection and test plans for FAS/FAP, alpha, beta, and compliance testing to ensure design safety, durability, and functionality. Monitor, capture, and document testing data for internal R&D lab testing and external laboratory testing.
• Analyze mechanical systems, including but not limited to structural, fatigue, thermal, and acoustics.
• Develop design drawing prints in accordance with applicable standards, tolerances, quality assurance, and manufacturability. Lead and oversee drawing print modifications through the ECR process and participate in peer review sessions.
• Provide technical guidance and support for internal and external customers through in-person and virtual troubleshooting sessions.
• Interface with outside vendors for component selection, V&V, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Provide design-related technical guidance & assistance to other engineers, the production team, supply chain, and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and ensure an uninterrupted flow of design transfer.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling and AutoCad (preferred)

Skills

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

Benefits

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