Innovative Mechanical Design Engineer – Smart Access

ASSA ABLOY Group; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Door Controls in Monroe, NC designs and manufactures high-performance door hardware. We engineer movement, safety, and intelligence for openings, with a history since 1957 and a push toward next-generation Wi‑Fi-enabled and smart access solutions.

We are seeking a design engineer with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of product design experience in manufacturing. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and validate innovative electromechanical products.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical major is required.
• 3+ years of product design experience in a manufacturing environment in a design engineering role (1+ year MIN).
• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing and assembly processes for existing and new products (1+ year MIN).
• Proven analytical skills in problem solving, analysis and resolution at a functional level.

Responsibilities

• Generate designs and drawings using 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and GD&T to meet function and manufacturability requirements.
• Develop test plans, assemble prototypes, test, and collect data for design validation.
• Apply mechanical design knowledge on gears, bearings, and transmission components.
• Create product designs using molding, casting, forging, extrusion, and machined parts processes.
• Follow standard engineering practices (FMEA, DFMA, DFSS) in design.
• Embrace Lean Innovation principles, Set Based Design, Fail Fast, and value-driven design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept to launch for mechanical/electromechanical products.
• Support manufacturing engineers with fixtures and in-line testing requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

PDM tools

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Door Controls in Monroe, NC designs and manufactures high-performance door hardware. We engineer movement, safety, and intelligence for openings, with a history since 1957 and a push toward next-generation Wi‑Fi-enabled and smart access solutions.

We are seeking a design engineer with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of product design experience in manufacturing. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop, test, and validate innovative electromechanical products.