Product Engineer I

Are you an innovative engineer with a passion for bringing products from concept to reality? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, improving designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create high-quality solutions? Are you looking for an opportunity where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a visible impact, and you can help drive product innovation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

About the role

Curries, an ASSA ABLOY brand, is looking to add a Product Engineer to our manufacturing facility located in Mason City, Iowa. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting directly to the Product Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate development of new products and improvement of existing products.
• Identify product improvement and cost reduction ideas and participate in Value Analysis / Value Engineering activities.
• Document product changes and create and maintain design specifications.
• Develop drawings of new or improved product designs utilizing CAD software.
• Coordinate product verification and testing for internal requirements as well as external 3rd party certifications (UL, Intertek, FBC, etc.).
• Analyze product specifications and custom product requests for feasibility.
• Lead the selection of sustainable materials for new or improved product designs in concert with Supply Chain and ASSA ABLOY guidance tools.
• Develop and document specifications for purchased materials and components.
• Assist with costing of new or improved products using material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Provide engineering support to Drafting, Order Processing, Customer Service, Quality and Manufacturing.
• Actively participate in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees.
• Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate governance policies, regulations and laws, AADG programs and policies, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering with Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 0-3 years, with experience in sheet metal product design preferred
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Detail oriented and good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical design drawings
• Ability to multi-task and handle projects with competing priorities
• Proficiency with industry standard CAD applications; Solidworks experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym reimbursement
• On-site Health Clinic
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career