Mechanical Design Engineer

Assa Abloy Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in access solutions is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Cardiff. The role involves developing and improving access control products, collaborating across design teams, and ensuring product requirements are met. Candidates should have a degree in engineering with 5–10 years of experience and proficiency in SolidWorks. Benefits include a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and rewards package

Generous annual leave

Vibrant, inclusive culture

Extensive career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of engineering experience.
• Highly knowledgeable in plastic injection molding and tooling.
• Good working knowledge of metal component manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design and development of access readers.
• Collaborate with product management for product requirements.
• Design and develop mechanical housings and accessories.

Skills

SolidWorks 3D CAD

2D engineering and assembly drawings

Plastic injection molding

Metal component manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related subject

Job description

Background

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer!

Location: Cardiff, UK

HID Global is a high‑tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, enabling safe transactions, productive work, and free travel.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop, sustain, and improve access control products at high volume. The role involves product development, cost reduction, and collaboration across mechanical and electrical design teams.

Essential Duties

• Own mechanical design and development of physical access readers and controllers.
• Collaborate with product management to confirm product requirements for allocated projects.
• Manage independent tasks and investigate customer issues related to readers and controllers.
• Assist with sustaining and VAVE tasks – cost down investigations, production efficiencies, and feature improvements on current products.
• Research and implement alternative components and solutions to support contract manufacture and supply chain.
• Participate in high‑level solution discussions covering architecture, technology, and design.
• Act as subject‑matter expert for mechanical engineering.

Primary Duties

• Design and develop mechanical housings and accessories – plastic and metal.
• Work alongside electrical design colleagues to develop mechanical solutions.
• Collaborate with the wider design team for design‑for‑manufacture.
• Collaborate with tool makers and contract manufacturers.
• Perform mechanical engineering test and validation on prototypes.
• Support the design validation group with final product testing and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related subject with 5–10 years of engineering experience.
• Other qualifications and experience will be considered.

Essential Skills

• High proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• 2D engineering and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
• Highly knowledgeable in plastic injection molding and tooling (overmolding, 200–3,000 KG).
• Good working knowledge of metal component manufacturing (sheet and cast).
• Good knowledge of plastic and metal materials.
• 2–3 years of experience in medium to high volume mass production.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge of modern injection molding technologies.
• Working knowledge of fabrication (machining, ultrasonic welding, etc).
• Simulation tools (Moldflow, thermal, stress). 
• Basic knowledge of RFID, wireless technologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate across seniority levels.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Document control (engineering changes, Agile PLM).
• Collaboration tools (Confluence, Wiki).

Work Requirements

• Compliance with HID Global quality, security, safety, business continuity, and environmental policies.
• International travel may be required; a valid passport is necessary.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the hiring country.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and generous annual leave.
• Vibrant, inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities.
• Global organization pioneering hardware, software, and services for security and access.

Why Apply?

• Empowerment: Flexible work environment and global team.
• Innovation: Open to ideas and flexible arrangements.
• Integrity: Results‑oriented, reliable, and respectful culture.

Additional Information

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go. HID technology is behind billions of interactions in more than 100 countries. You’ll be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions, with 63,000 colleagues worldwide. HID Global is committed to diverse, inclusive teams and values different perspectives.

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