Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Assist the design and development of new and existing products across the Traka and KEYper portfolio.

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeOlney • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering principles and design practices, with a strong focus on product development, CAD modeling using Autodesk Inventor, and knowledge of manufacturing processes. Capable of managing technical documentation and collaborating effectively within a team to solve engineering challenges.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeAutodesk Inventor3D CAD SoftwareManufacturing ProcessesProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignCAD ModelingEngineering DrawingsBills of MaterialsValue EngineeringPrototype TestingTechnical Documentation ManagementElectro-Mechanical Product DevelopmentManufacturing Process KnowledgeDesign for Sustainability

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk Vault ProfessionalJiraConfluenceFMEAMechanical Simulation

Industry Keywords

Sheet Metal FabricationInjection MouldingAluminium ExtrusionDie-CastingTechnical Work Instructions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the design and development of new and existing products across the Traka and KEYper portfolio.
Progress mechanical design concepts through to production release.
Work with suppliers and manufacturing processes including sheet metalwork, injection moulding, aluminium extrusion, and die-casting.
Create and maintain CAD models, engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials using Autodesk Inventor.
Manage technical documentation through Autodesk Vault Professional.
Collaborate with the Hardware Development Team to solve technical challenges.
Ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, cost-effective, and compliant with relevant standards and safety requirements.
Manage assigned tasks in line with project plans.
Contribute to value engineering (VAVE) and continuous improvement initiatives.
Build, test, and evaluate prototypes to validate designs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) and has a solid knowledge of engineering principles and design practices.
Experience using 3D CAD software, ideally Autodesk Inventor.
Involvement in engineering design or product development projects.
Good knowledge of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, injection moulding, extrusion, and die-casting.
Awareness of electro-mechanical product development.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to present technical information verbally and in writing and work effectively within a team environment.
Ideally, exposure to Jira, Confluence, FMEA, mechanical simulation, technical work instructions, or design for sustainability principles.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
A competitive salary and incentive scheme.
25 paid holidays a year plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 following 5 years of service.
Day off for your Birthday.
Ex-gratia day for Christmas Eve.
Access to an online benefits portal.
ASSA ABLOY Family Brand discount (Yale).
3 x Annual salary life cover.
Company Pension scheme standard 5%.
Annual discretionary bonus.
Access to Employee Care scheme.