Design Engineer - ASSA ABLOY Americas

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ASSA ABLOY, Pemko and Markar Products is a company leading the industry in gasketing, thresholds, continuous hinges, sliding and folding door hardware and other architectural accessories. ASSA ABLOY is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team, located at our Memphis, TN facility.

Job Tasks:

• Work closely with Product Management to generate, initiate and complete new product, product improvement and cost reduction design ideas based on customer needs and company goals.
• Design and optimize mechanical 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 test plans, to include alpha, beta, and compliance testing for durability and functionality.
• Analysis of mechanical systems, including analysis for structural, fatigue, thermal, and acoustics.
• Develop design drawings in accordance with applicable standards and tolerances.
• Construct and oversee technicians in construction of developed systems.
• Interface with outside vendors for component selection, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Confer with other engineers, production staff, and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specification, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and time management skills
• Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Knowledge of GD&T and managing tolerance stack-up in component assemblies
• Self-motivated and highly organized
• Background in mechanical parts and systems design preferred
• Aluminum extrusion, stainless steel, extruded resin parts design experience is a plus
• Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Project)
• Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling and AutoCad (preferred)

We offer a competitive compensation package and an excellent 401(k) and benefits program along with an opportunity for long-term career growth.

Job Tasks:

•         Work closely with Product Management to generate, initiate and complete new product, product improvement and cost reduction design ideas based on customer needs and company goals.

•         Design and optimize mechanical 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 test plans, to include alpha, beta, and compliance testing for durability and functionality.

•         Analysis of mechanical systems, including analysis for structural, fatigue, thermal, and acoustics.

•         Develop design drawings in accordance with applicable standards and tolerances.

•         Construct and oversee technicians in construction of developed systems.

•         Interface with outside vendors for component selection, manufacturing, and assembly.

•         Confer with other engineers, production staff, and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

•         Research and analyze customer design proposals, specification, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Skills:

•         Strong verbal and written communication skills

•         Excellent problem solving and time management skills

•         Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge

•         Knowledge of GD&T and managing tolerance stack-up in component assemblies

•         Self-motivated and highly organized

•         Background in mechanical parts and systems design preferred

•         Aluminum extrusion, stainless steel, extruded resin parts design experience is a plus

•         Manufacturing experience is a plus

•         Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Minimum Requirements:

•         Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

•         2 - 3+ years’ experience

•         Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Project)

•         Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling and AutoCad (preferred)