Design Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

. Design and develop new automatic door products, options, and product enhancements .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMonroe • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product design and development, particularly in creating 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing documentation. Proficient in applying engineering principles for material selection, tolerance analysis, and electromechanical integration while managing multiple projects effectively.

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3D CAD Software ProficiencySolidWorks ExperienceTolerance Stack-Up AnalysisGD&T ApplicationProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Product DesignManufacturing DrawingsMulti-Level BOM CreationPrototype DevelopmentDFMA PrinciplesCNC Machining KnowledgeFinite Element AnalysisElectromechanical Systems IntegrationAdvanced Excel SkillsProduct Data Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeDraftSightTeamcenterJira

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringProduct IndustrializationSupplier CollaborationEngineering Release ProcessesConfigurable Product Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop new automatic door products, options, and product enhancements
Balance performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and product configurability
Partner with product management, manufacturing, sourcing, field service, and other stakeholders to gather requirements
Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed manufacturing drawings, multi-level bills of material, and product documentation
Build, test, and evaluate prototypes
Develop test plans, analyze results, and implement design improvements
Apply engineering principles related to material selection, tolerance analysis, GD&T, and electromechanical integration
Support product industrialization, including DFMA, pilot builds, ECOs, and production launches
Work with manufacturing and supply chain teams on product implementation and support
Manage multiple projects and communicate progress, risks, and recommendations
Drive continuous improvement in product quality, documentation standards, release processes, and configurable product platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 2 years of product design experience
Proficiency in 3D CAD software; SolidWorks experience strongly preferred
Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings, assemblies, and multi-level BOMs
Hands-on experience in an engineering laboratory, prototype shop, or similar technical environment
Working knowledge of aluminum, steel, and glass design applications
Experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis and applying GD&T principles
Familiarity with basic electromechanical systems and component integration
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with DraftSight or other 2D CAD software preferred
Product data management experience, preferably Teamcenter
Project management software experience, such as Jira
CNC machining or manufacturing process knowledge
Experience with DFMA principles, supplier collaboration, and engineering release processes
Advanced Excel skills, including VBA and macros
Experience designing configurable or option-based product platforms
Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) or similar engineering analysis tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities
Opportunities to grow roles locally, regionally, or internationally
Diverse and inclusive team environment