Associate Product Engineer

Are you a recent college graduate with an Engineering degree? Do you want the opportunity to gain exposure, be mentored, and grow within an Engineering Team? Are you passionate about creating and/or re-tooling products to answer customer needs?

If you answered yes to these questions, then this Associate Product Engineering position could be for you!

Although this role will be based out of our Curries brand (an ASSA ABLOY company) location, it is a group-level role based on-site at our manufacturing facility in Mason City, Iowa.

We are growing, and there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

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You will play a key role by helping analyze product design requirements with product management to ensure new or improved designs meet customer needs while balancing functionality, sustainability, reliability, manufacturability, and aesthetics. You will also assist in validating manufacturing processes to ensure standards are met.

• Prepare and maintain design specifications, guidelines, and plans.
• Research and analyze customer proposals, manuals, and data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance.
• Develop drawings using CAD software.
• Create and execute product test plans, including durability and functionality testing.
• Use engineering analysis tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, VSA, FEA) to evaluate potential failures and quality issues.
• Assist in selecting sustainable materials in collaboration with Supply Chain.
• Develop and document material and component specifications.
• Assist in costing new or improved products.
• Participate in Value Analysis/Value Engineering activities.
• Assist with testing and verification for certifications (UL, Intertek, etc.)
• Participate in field activities like VOC data gathering to inform design changes or new product features.
• Promote a safe and harmonious working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Product Design Engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Pro Engineer and interpreting mechanical drawings.
• Exposure to sheet metal product design is a plus.
• Ability to multitask with competing priorities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Solid Works preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

We are passionate about providing opportunities and benefits for lifelong careers, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, and more.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities.
• Competitive Salary.

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!

We value diversity and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

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AADG, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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