Associate Product Engineer

 

Do you possess an Engineering degree? Do you want to work for a company where you truly have a voice and you can see the impact of your efforts? Are you passionate about creating and/or re-tooling products to answer customer’s needs?

 

If you answered yes to these questions, then this position could be for you!

 

Curries (an ASSA ABLOY company) is looking to add an Associate Product Engineer to our team. This role will be base on-site out of our manufacturing facility based in Mason City, Iowa.  

 

ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in opening access solutions. Our Group focuses on the manufacturing of steel doors and frames within the commercial market catering to such industries as hospitality, healthcare, aerospace, defense, sporting venues and education.  

 

Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

 

What would you do as our Associate Product Engineer?

You will play a key role on the team by helping to analyze product design requirements in concert with product management to ensure new or improved designs meet the needs of customers, while balancing functionality, sustainability, reliability, manufacturability, and aesthetic requirements. You will also assist in validating manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are being achieved.

 

You would also:

• Prepare and maintain design/product specifications, design guidelines, and design plans.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
• Develop drawings of new or improved product designs utilizing CAD software
• Create and assist with executing product test plans, to include alpha, beta, and compliance testing for durability and functionality.
• Use engineering analysis tools (DFMEA, PFMEAN, VSA, FEA, etc) to evaluate potential product and process failures, quality issues, etc.
• Assist with 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.
• Participate in Value Analysis / Value Engineering activities to meet customer expectations for new or improved products at the lowest manufacturing cost
• Assist with testing and verification of new and improved product designs as required for internal requirements as well as external 3rd party certification agencies (UL, Intertek, FBC, etc) along with other vested organizations (SDI, NAAMM/HMMA, etc.)
• Participate in field activities along with product management such as VOC data gathering, to identify design changes needed to current product, or identify key features or constraints necessary for a new product launch
• Actively participates 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

 

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Product Design Engineering
• Experience/Exposure to sheet metal product design and fabrication would be a plus
• Previous working experience using AutoCAD or ProEngineer and the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings is a must
• Ability to multi-task and handle tasks or projects with competing priorities
• Proficiency with industry standard CAD applications; Solidworks experience is desired
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc)

 

 

This position may be staffed at an alternative level within the job family to align with the selected candidate’s skill set, experience, and business needs.

 

 

What we offer

We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary and incentive schemes.
• Variety of benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending, discount portal, recognition and well-being programs … to name just a few!

 

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