Mechanical Design Engineer

ASSA ABLOY•Monroe, NC

3h•Onsite

About The Position

At ASSA ABLOY Door Controls in Monroe, NC, we don’t just manufacture door hardware—we engineer the movement, safety, and intelligence behind every opening. Since 1957, our facility has been at the forefront of designing and producing high-performance door closers, pivots, and electromechanical systems trusted around the world. Today, we’re pushing that legacy forward with next-generation innovations like Wi‑Fi-enabled programming and smart access solutions. As we accelerate our roadmap for innovation and growth, we’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on turning complex ideas into real-world products. This is a hands-on engineering role where creativity meets precision—you’ll design, prototype, test, and launch solutions that live in millions of buildings globally under respected brands like Norton, RIXSON, Sargent, Yale, and more. If you’re energized by solving tough mechanical challenges, enjoy collaborating across teams, and want to see your designs go from concept to production on the factory floor, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact. Norton Door Controls is currently seeking an assertive, organized and results-oriented individual to join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical, or similar Engineering technical major
3+ years of product design experience in a manufacturing environment while in a design engineering role.
3+ years of experience supporting product manufacturing and assembly processes for both existing and new products.
Proven Analytical skills in Problem Solving, Analysis and Resolution at a functional level
Experience working in an innovative, focused and agile product design team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly Detail Oriented, Focused, Results Oriented, Organized, Conscientious, Multi-tasked and a team player
Highly motivated and self-driven.
Sets and Achieves personal goals without supervision.
Willingness to Set goals and Meet deadlines.
Experience using Solidworks 3D CAD for part/assembly design and creating engineering drawings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP and PDM systems is a plus
Experience with electro-mechanical controls/technology a plus

Responsibilities

Generate designs and drawings using 3D CAD (Solidworks) and GD&T to meet specification requirements for function and manufacturability/assembly.
Generate test plan, assemble and install prototypes for testing, test and collect data on products for design improvement and design validation.
Mechanical dynamic system design requiring working knowledge in spring, bevel gear, rack and pinion, spur gear, planetary gearbox, worm gear, clutch, hydraulic flow control, permanent and non-permanent joints, bearings, and pressure chamber design.
Product design using injection molding, die casting, investment casting, forging, metal extrusion, gear hobbing, stamping, broaching, CNC mill and lathe, and heat treatment manufacturing processes.
Product design using standard engineering practices (FMEA, DFMA, DFSS)
Product design using Lean Innovation Principles and Practices (Set Based Design, Fail Fast, Eliminate Waste, Customer Value Focus, Create Knowledge)
Work with cross functional teams from design concept to product launch for dynamic mechanical and electromechanical products.
Work with cross functional team to create product specifications and implementation plan
Work with cross functional design and engineering drawing reviews
Provide design support to manufacturing engineers for part machining fixtures, assembly fixtures, product assembly process, and in line testing requirements.