Engineering Project Manager

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Healthcare options

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead mechanical and electro-mechanical product development projects from concept through delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across New Haven, CT and Berlin, CT, ensuring on-time milestones and LEAN NPD compliance.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering degree, 2+ years of complex project management, and hands-on CAD experience with strong communication skills. On-site roles expect regular travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
• 2+ years of managing large complex cross-functional projects.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience required.
• Strong presentation, organizational and communications skills.
• Experience with CAD modeling software.
• Familiarity with PM methodologies (Stage-Gate, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Ability to navigate ERP/MRP systems (JD Edwards).
• Proficient with MS Office (MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex mechanical and electro-mechanical new product and product enhancement projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional and multi-location project teams to achieve milestones.
• Ensure projects follow LEAN NPD Gateway Process.
• Create schedules and track progress to hit milestones.
• Escalate key issues to senior management and communicate analytics and risk.
• Ensure designs meet product requirements and extract costs from MRP systems.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication

Presentation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD modeling software

MS Project

JD Edwards ERP

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Engineering Project Manager | ASSA ABLOY# Engineering Project ManagerAt ASSA ABLOY, our mission is to make securely accessing the things in your life noticeably easier, without being noticeable.ASSA ABLOY Americas is seeking a Project Manager to lead the administration and delivery of a portfolio of projects related to mechanical and electro-mechanical product lines. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end project execution, partnering with project stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with the division’s strategic roadmap for product enhancement project initiatives.This role is anchored to both our New Haven, CT and Berlin, CT offices. The selected hire will be expected to work on‐site at each location on a regular weekly basis.**What you will be doing** * Leads and manages complex mechanical and electro-mechanical new product and product enhancement projects.* Coordinates the work of cross-functional and multi-location project teams to accomplish all project tasks and milestones.* Ensures projects follow the ASSA ABLOY LEAN New Product Development (NPD) Gateway Process.* Creates project schedules, tracks progress and drives project team to obtain schedule milestones.* Cross collaborate with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Product Management Teams, etc.* Holds frequent project pulse meetings to ensure timely communication within the project team and the rapid completion of key tasks.* Ensures the identification, resolution and escalation of key project issues to senior management.* Communicates project analytics, status, plans and risk management strategies to the senior leadership team.* Ensure designs meet product requirements & specifications.* Extracts, evaluates & conveys product costs from MRP Systems.* Documents project status utilizing MS Project, SharePoint & LEAN NPD Tools.**What we are looking for*** Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.* 2+ years managing large complex cross-functional projects.* 3-5 Years of Engineering experience required.* Strong presentation, organizational & communications skills.* Must have previous experience working with CAD modeling software.* Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Stage-Gate Process, Waterfall, or hybrid.* Ability to Navigate Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems (ie. JD Edwards ERP) to Extract Product Cost.* Proficient with MS Office Suite including MS Project, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint.* Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.* Willingness to travel 10-15% of the time domestically.**Preferred Skills*** Facilitates FMEA, DFMA, risk analysis & design review processes within assigned projects.* Electro/Mechanical experience a plus.**What we offer**We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so that you can enjoy a lifelong career with us. * Annual Bonus.* Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.* Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.* Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.* Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!**We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!****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.Application due2026-07-31FunctionEngineering & ScienceExperience levelMid-senior levelOffice presenceOnsiteLocationBerlin, Connecticut, United StatesNew Haven, Connecticut, United StatesApply