Mechanical Design Engineer

ASSA ABLOY•Memphis, TN

83d•Onsite

About The Position

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 an on-site Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team, located at our Memphis, TN facility. Job Tasks: Work closely with Product Management, Quality, and Manufacturing to generate, initiate and complete new products, product improvements, and cost reduction designs based on company goals, customer needs, industry/regulatory standards, quality assurance, and manufacturability. Manage product development timelines by creating and monitoring project timelines, maintaining NPD gateway documentation, and leading progress report-outs for upper management. Design and optimize mechanical door hardware 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 inspection and test plans for FAS/FAP, alpha, beta, and compliance testing to ensure design safety, durability, and functionality. Monitor, capture, and document testing data for internal R&D lab testing, and external laboratory testing. Analysis of mechanical systems, including but not limited to analysis for structural, fatigue, thermal, and acoustics. Develop design drawing prints in accordance with applicable standards, tolerances, quality assurance, and manufacturability. Lead and oversee drawing print modifications through the ECR process and participate in peer review sessions. Provide technical guidance and support for internal and external customers through in person and virtual troubleshooting sessions. Interface with outside vendors for component selection, V&V, manufacturing, and assembly. Provide design related technical guidance & assistance to other engineers, production team, supply chain, and other personnel in efforts to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and ensure an uninterrupted flow of design transfer. Research and analyze customer design proposals, specification, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent problem solving and time management skills
Good mechanical aptitude, and knowledgeable of GD&T and managing tolerance stack-up in component assemblies
Self-motivated and highly organized
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
Proficient in SolidWorks 3D CAD modelling and AutoCad (preferred)

Nice To Haves

Background in mechanical parts and systems design preferred
Aluminium extrusion, stainless steel, extruded resin parts design experience is a plus
Manufacturing & Quality experience is a plus
ANSYS experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Work closely with Product Management, Quality, and Manufacturing to generate, initiate and complete new products, product improvements, and cost reduction designs based on company goals, customer needs, industry/regulatory standards, quality assurance, and manufacturability.
Manage product development timelines by creating and monitoring project timelines, maintaining NPD gateway documentation, and leading progress report-outs for upper management.
Design and optimize mechanical door hardware 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 inspection and test plans for FAS/FAP, alpha, beta, and compliance testing to ensure design safety, durability, and functionality. Monitor, capture, and document testing data for internal R&D lab testing, and external laboratory testing.
Analysis of mechanical systems, including but not limited to analysis for structural, fatigue, thermal, and acoustics.
Develop design drawing prints in accordance with applicable standards, tolerances, quality assurance, and manufacturability. Lead and oversee drawing print modifications through the ECR process and participate in peer review sessions.
Provide technical guidance and support for internal and external customers through in person and virtual troubleshooting sessions.
Interface with outside vendors for component selection, V&V, manufacturing, and assembly.
Provide design related technical guidance & assistance to other engineers, production team, supply chain, and other personnel in efforts to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and ensure an uninterrupted flow of design transfer.
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specification, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.