Product Engineering Manager

Assa Abloy Ab; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Career Development

Job summary

Curries, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, is seeking an experienced Product Engineering Manager to lead Product Engineers and Drafting Technicians in developing and certifying innovative, manufacturable, and cost-efficient products. This hands-on leadership role includes directing design improvements, testing, and manufacturing support in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive product-design initiatives, coordinate certifications and sustainability projects, and manage development from concept to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience managing new product-development projects through industrialization.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and product-certification requirements.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD and with data-analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and certification of products to support innovation, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Direct Product Engineers and Drafting Technicians and contribute to design improvements and testing.
• Manage new product-development projects from concept through industrialization.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership during design, validation, and implementation of changes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Product Design Engineering background

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced engineering leader who enjoys turning customer and market needs into innovative product solutions? Do you have a passion for improving product design, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and sustainability? Are you interested in a hands‑on leadership role where you can develop a talented engineering team while directly contributing to product improvements? If you answered yes to these questions, we should talk! This position will be performed onsite Monday through Friday at Curries (an ASSA ABLOY company) located in Mason City, Iowa. Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us Our team is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

What you would do as our Product Engineering Manager:

You will lead the development, optimization, and certification of products that support innovation, manufacturability, and cost efficiency for Curries. This is a working manager position where you will lead Product Engineers and Drafting Technicians while also contributing directly to product design improvements, technical decisions, testing, certification, and manufacturing support.

You will also:

• Lead product‑design initiatives that respond to customer requirements and evolving market needs.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute product testing and improvement projects involving certifications, sustainability, cost efficiency, and manufacturing throughput.
• Provide technical leadership throughout product design, validation, and implementation of design changes.
• Manage new product‑development projects from concept through industrialization.
• Ensure product designs and options comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Represent CURRIES through participation in Steel Door Institute and Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association industry groups.
• Maintain controlled documentation for materials, product designs, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Establish product‑design guidelines and provide direction regarding custom‑design decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop Product Engineers and Drafting Technicians, strengthening their technical capabilities and business knowledge.
• Establish clear goals, priorities, and accountability aligned with plant performance metrics.
• Conduct performance coaching, development planning, and succession planning.
• Serve as a technical mentor and resource for Quality, Order Processing, Customer Service, Accounting, and Operations.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by resolving product‑related issues and helping minimize production downtime.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering on capital projects and equipment‑related improvements.
• Balance customer requirements, product performance, compliance, manufacturability, and cost when making technical decisions.

The Skills and Experience you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least five years of engineering and/or management experience in a technical environment.
• Experience managing new product‑development projects from concept through industrialization.
• Demonstrated success completing projects on time and within established requirements and constraints.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and product‑certification requirements.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or a similar computer‑aided design platform.
• Proficiency with data‑analysis tools and Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to lead through collaboration and influence across different functions and levels of the organization.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A results‑driven approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Knowledge of the hollow‑metal industry is a plus.

What we offer!

• Paid time off, including sick and vacation days 12 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health and flexible savings accounts subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount and recognition programs
• Well‑being and employee experience initiatives designed to support you throughout your career
• All benefits and additional compensation are governed by applicable Company policies and plans as they currently exist and may be amended in the future.

This position is classified as exempt (salaried) with an annualized salary range of $100,000 - $120,000. The final pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level, and other qualifications for the role.

Applications for this position will be accepted through 12/31/26, although the Company reserves the right to modify or discontinue the posting at any time.

Questions about this position should be directed to Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at [e-mail].

Every application submitted for this position is personally reviewed by a member of our Door Group Talent Acquisition team, not a chatbot or automated screening tool. We review applications regularly, so don’t wait! We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

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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.

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.