Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

ASSA ABLOY • Monroe, NC

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About The Position

This position is part of a small, collaborative team responsible for developing and maintaining innovative products for the automatic door industry. As an Entry-Level Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers to learn and contribute to the design process. You’ll assist with research, design, prototyping, testing, documentation, and support for transitioning products into production. Our goal is to create practical, high-quality designs that deliver value to customers while ensuring efficient manufacturing.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with 3D and 2D design software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Comfortable working in an engineering lab or shop environment.
• Basic hand tool skills; exposure to CNC or machining is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); basic Excel formulas required.
• Strong interest in learning about materials (aluminum, steel, glass) and basic electronics.
• Eager to learn and apply engineering principles to real-world challenges.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines with guidance.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in product design or engineering preferred.
• Basic hand tool skills; exposure to CNC or machining is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support research efforts and gather feedback from internal stakeholders.
• Assist in creating and refining designs for new products or updates to existing ones.
• Help build and test prototypes in the engineering lab.
• Participate in executing test plans and documenting results.
• Prepare basic documentation for sourcing, operations, and manufacturing.
• Provide support during the industrialization phase to bring designs into production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees