Product Engineer I

About the Role

The Product Engineer I position at ASSA ABLOY Group (Curries brand) is a full-time, 100% on-site role in Mason City, Iowa. The engineer will drive product innovation from concept to production, reporting to the Product Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive innovation from concept to production by designing, developing, and improving products.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assure 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with industry standard CAD applications; Solidworks experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc).

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering with Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• 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.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.