Product Development Engineer 1

Assa Abloy • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

The Product Development Engineer 1 at ASSA ABLOY Sargent Manufacturing is responsible for designing innovative product improvements and developing new products within the Electro-mechanical Access Control Team. This role focuses on enhancing product quality and reliability through collaboration with senior engineers and managing engineering change requests. The position requires a hybrid work schedule between the New Haven and Berlin offices and reports to the Exits-Director of Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience (excluding internships).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with SolidWorks/CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including fits, clearances, and tolerances.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas through hand sketches, models, technical drawings, and written or spoken project summaries.
• Ability to identify issues, quickly develop solutions, and conduct testing to validate results.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with both conceptual understanding and hands-on experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing large-scale projects.
• Familiarity with product testing and validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Generate and drive new product ideas, product improvements, and cost reduction initiatives based on market demands.
• Contribute to DFMA (Design for Manufacturability), FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), and risk assessments to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Initiate and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Product Change Proposals (PCPs) to ensure seamless product updates.
• Design 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks, bringing innovative concepts to life.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to refine product designs and analyze functionality for optimization.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes with guidance to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Partner with Production Center teams to drive product quality improvements and resolve production challenges.
• Develop test plans and provide technical support to the Test Lab to validate product performance and compliance.

Benefits

• Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off.
• Employee pricing on products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees