Job Description

We're thrilled to welcome an early in career Product Development Engineer to ourMortise Team at ASSA ABLOY!

Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, you will spearhead product improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and develop new products. As a key player on our team, you’ll develop cutting-edge mechanical and electromechanical systems solving complex problems. You will also be expected to maintain and manage documentation, ensuring it reflects the latest changes and developments.

This position full-time on-site in our New Haven, CT facility.

What you will be doing

• Innovative Product Development: Generate, initiate, and contribute new product ideas, product improvements, and cost reduction strategies based on market needs.
• Robust Product Design: Create durable product designs using design reviews and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) tools.
• Peer Review and Mentorship: Review peers' work in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA), FMEA, and Product Introduction Process (PIP) Gateway.
• Engineering Change Management: Initiate and complete Engineering Change Requests and Product Change Proposals.
• CAD Design: Develop 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Production Center teams to enhance product quality.
• Test Planning and Support: Design test plans, interpret data, and provide technical support to the Test Lab.
• Cost and Value Analysis: Lead cost and value tradeoff analysis (VA/VE).
• Standards Compliance: Follow engineering standards and procedures.
• Project Reporting: Provide written and/or verbal interim project reports and timelines.
• Task Management: Estimate time and cost to complete tasks and manage a task queue.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related field of study is required.
• 2-5+ years of experience in a mechanical product development environment.
• Technical understanding of product design and development processes, including product construction, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks CAD, MS Office Suite, and general PC skills.
• Fluent in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis, and process capability.
• Ability to communicate clearly through various media, including hand sketches, modeling, technical drawings, and project summaries.
• Capable of creating and supporting system-level designs.
• Ability to identify problems quickly and develop and test effective solutions.
• Excellent mechanical ability to understand concepts and processes both conceptually and hands-on.
• Knowledge of integrating electro-mechanical and electronic components into mechanical designs.
• Ability to manage time effectively and collaborate with product and project management on large-scale projects.
• Fluent in selecting appropriate materials and processes for various applications.

We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!

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What we Offer!

We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.