Mechanical Design Engineer, Door Hardware Systems

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401(k) and benefits program

Long-term career growth opportunities

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions seeks an on-site Mechanical Design Engineer at our Memphis, TN facility to develop and optimize mechanical door hardware components. The role emphasizes GD&T, tolerance analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include managing development timelines, creating test plans, and guiding design transfers while interfacing with vendors for component selection and V&V.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling and AutoCAD (preferred).
• ANSYS experience is a plus.
• Good knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Product Management, Quality, and Manufacturing to generate, initiate, and complete new products, product improvements, and cost reduction designs based on company goals, customer needs, industry/regulatory standards, quality assurance, and manufacturability.
• Manage product development timelines by creating and monitoring project timelines, maintaining NPD gateway documentation, and leading progress report-outs for upper management.
• Design and optimize mechanical door hardware components for Opening Systems. Components include: thresholds, hinges, gasketing, automatic door bottoms, astragals, power transfers, sliding and folding hardware, peripheral products, etc.
• Create and execute product inspection and test plans for FAS/FAP, alpha, beta, and compliance testing to ensure design safety, durability, and functionality. Monitor, capture, and document testing data for internal R&D lab testing and external laboratory testing.
• Analyze mechanical systems, including but not limited to structural, fatigue, thermal, and acoustics.
• Develop design drawing prints in accordance with applicable standards, tolerances, quality assurance, and manufacturability. Lead and oversee drawing print modifications through the ECR process and participate in peer review sessions.
• Provide technical guidance and support for internal and external customers through in-person and virtual troubleshooting sessions.
• Interface with outside vendors for component selection, V&V, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Provide design-related technical guidance & assistance to other engineers, the production team, supply chain, and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and ensure an uninterrupted flow of design transfer.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

GD&T knowledge

Time management

Self-motivated

Fast-paced environment

Team collaboration

ANYSYS experience

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions seeks an on-site Mechanical Design Engineer at our Memphis, TN facility to develop and optimize mechanical door hardware components. The role emphasizes GD&T, tolerance analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include managing development timelines, creating test plans, and guiding design transfers while interfacing with vendors for component selection and V&V.