Project Engineer

ASSA ABLOY; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Limited in Lisburn is seeking an experienced project engineering professional to support the technical and engineering delivery of steel doors and specialist products.

You will interpret architectural drawings and specifications, prepare manufacturing packs, and coordinate with customers, contractors and internal teams to ensure compliance and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting engineering/architectural drawings and technical specs.
• Experience working with doors, sheet metal, steel fabrication or related products.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural drawings, door schedules and technical specs for steel and timber doors and other ASSA ABLOY products.
• Review project and tender information, identify missing or unclear technical requirements and raise RFIs.
• Prepare manufacturing packs with approved drawings, BOMs, hardware schedules, production notes and CAD/CAM data.
• Support CNC programming by preparing CAD/CAM data and manufacturing information for production.
• Collaborate with Production to support CNC programming and resolve manufacturing queries.
• Communicate technical requirements or changes that could impact manufacture, delivery or installation and highlight risks.
• Support project timelines, milestones and customer approval processes.
• Liaise with Main Contractors, Architects, Sub-Contractors and other stakeholders.
• Assist with project completion documentation such as As-Built drawings, certification, hardware information and O&M docs.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

Technical drawings

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/HNC/HND in Mechanical Eng / Manufacturing Eng

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

At ASSA ABLOY, what we do is about more than doors. We help create safer, more secure and accessible environments for people every day. Our Engineering and Manufacturing teams work together to develop and deliver high-quality door solutions for a wide range of UK and Ireland customer projects. As part of a new development within our business, we are recuiting for an experienced :

Location: Lisburn

Reporting to: Projects Director

This is a new role within our Door Segment created to support the technical and engineering delivery of steel doors and specialist product projects, taking projects from post-order through customer approval to manufacture and ultimately completion. The successful applicant will interpret architectural drawings, specifications and technical requirements, translating these into accurate engineering information for production. Working closely with customers, contractors and our internal Production and Project Engineering teams, you will play an important role in ensuring projects are technically accurate, compliant and delivered successfully.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Interpret architectural drawings, door schedules and technical specifications for steel and timber doors and other ASSA ABLOY products.
• Review project and tender information, identifying missing or unclear technical requirements and raising RFIs where necessary.
• Prepare comprehensive manufacturing packs, including approved drawings, BOMs, hardware schedules, production notes and CAD/CAM information.
• Support CNC programming by preparing and converting accurate CAD/CAM data, drawings and manufacturing information for CNC production.
• Work closely with Production to support CNC programming, resolve manufacturing queries and identify opportunities to improve machining efficiency and material utilisation.
• Communicate technical requirements or changes that could impact manufacture, delivery or installation, proactively highlighting potential risks.
• Support project timelines, technical milestones and customer approval processes.
• Liaise professionally with Main Contractors, Architects, Sub-Contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with project completion documentation, including As-Built drawings, certification, hardware information and O&M documentation.

What We’re Looking For

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing, doors, construction products, fabrication or a similar technical environment.
• Experience using CAD / CAM software, reading and interpreting engineering and architectural drawings as well as technical specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, ideally involving doors, sheet metal, steel fabrication or related products.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills , organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of fire-rated products, security standards, Building Regulations and CE/UKCA requirements would also be beneficial.

Qualifications

Ideally, you will hold a Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Construction or another relevant technical discipline. We would also welcome candidates with strong relevant industry experience.

Why Join Us?

ASSA ABLOY Limited is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, a global leader in access solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing business in a unique role that combines project engineering, CAD/CAM, manufacturing and CNC production support.

We are an equal opportunities employer

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 63,000 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.