Product Engineer I

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

401(k) Program with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement & Career Dev

Flexible Spending & Employee Assoc. PA

Gym reimbursement & On-site Health CL

Recognition & well-being programs

Job summary

Curries, an ASSA ABLOY brand, is hiring a Product Engineer for our Mason City, Iowa manufacturing facility. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Product Engineering Manager and focuses on designing, developing, and improving metal products to meet customer needs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply CAD tools (SolidWorks), assess feasibility, document specs, and support manufacturing processes while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering with Mechanical Engineering preferred; 0–3 years experience.
• Experience with sheet metal product design preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings; multitask effectively.
• Proficient with CAD applications; SolidWorks experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate development of new products and improvements.
• Identify cost reduction ideas and participate in value engineering activities.
• Document changes and maintain design specifications.
• Develop drawings of new or improved designs using CAD software.
• Coordinate product verification and testing for internal and external certifications.
• Analyze specifications and feasibility of custom requests.
• Lead material selection with Supply Chain guidance tools.
• Document specifications for purchased materials and components.
• Assist with costing of new products and provide engineering support to other teams.
• Maintain a safe and harmonious working environment; comply with policies.

Skills

CAD software (SolidWorks)

Sheet metal design

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical)

Job description

Are you an innovative engineer with a passion for bringing products from concept to reality? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, improving designs, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to create high‑quality solutions? Are you looking for an opportunity where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a visible impact, and you can help drive product innovation in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? If you answered yes to these questions, then this position could be for you! Curries, an ASSA ABLOY brand, is looking to add a Product Engineer to our manufacturing facility located in Mason City, Iowa. This is a full‑time, 100% on‑site role reporting directly to the Product Engineering Manager. Please note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

What would you do as our Product Engineer:

Our Product Engineers drive innovation from concept to production by designing, developing, and improving products that meet customer needs and business goals. Partner with cross‑functional teams to bring ideas to life, enhance product performance, support manufacturing processes, ensure compliance, and deliver solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You would also:

• Plan and coordinate development of new products and improvement of existing products.
• Identify product improvement and cost reduction ideas and participate in Value Analysis / Value Engineering activities.
• Document product changes and create and maintain design specifications.
• Develop drawings of new or improved product designs utilizing CAD software.
• Coordinate product verification and testing for internal requirements as well as external 3rd party certifications (UL, Intertek, FBC, etc.).
• Analyze product specifications and custom product requests for feasibility.
• Lead the selection of sustainable materials for new or improved product designs in concert with Supply Chain and ASSA ABLOY guidance tools.
• Develop and document specifications for purchased materials and components.
• Assist with costing of new or improved products using material, labor, and overhead costs.
• Provide engineering support to Drafting, Order Processing, Customer Service, Quality and Manufacturing.
• Actively participate in providing a safe and harmonious working environment for all employees.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate governance policies, regulations and laws, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Skills and Experience You Need:

• BS degree in Engineering with Mechanical Engineering preferred 0-3 years, with experience in sheet metal product design preferred
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Detail oriented and good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical design drawings
• Ability to multi‑task and handle projects with competing priorities
• Proficiency with industry standard CAD applications; Solidworks experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc)

what we offer!

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long‑term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Employee Assistance Program
• Gym reimbursement On‑site Health Clinic Discount portal
• Recognition, well‑being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

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.