Mechanical Project Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, Hangar and Large Application Doors, a global supplier of entrance automation systems, is seeking candidates for a Project Engineer located in Peachtree City, GA. 

Mega Door | ASSA ABLOY Solutions 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer is a part of the product application and engineering group that supports the technical operations of the North American business. This role designs custom large application door systems typically used in aircraft hangars, shipyards, rocket launch facilities, mining operations and other large door openings for industrial applications.  The workflow is typical of a design/build firm, which includes design, fabrication, and installation of doors in conjunction with general contractors, architects, engineers, and government organizations. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate with sales, project management, production, and installation to ensure customer needs are met
• Design Megadoor systems (shop drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material)
• Assist in manufacturing issues (e.g. design modification to accommodate supply chain issues)
• Assist with installation issues (e.g. design modification to accommodate integration with building steel)
• Represent the department in client-facing project engineering discussions
• Prepare and maintain product technical documentation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D or 3D. AutoCAD Mechanical and Inventor knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical/theoretical background with solid engineering design fundamental skills
• Experience working on projects, from specification through to execution required
• Experience with preparing drawings for manufacturing required
• Exceptional communication and time management skills
• Commitment to meet schedule due dates
• Positive, ambitious attitude 
• Experienced with Microsoft Office products
• Exposure to Python, C#, C++, VB, or other coding languages is a plus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS Mechanical engineering or similar technical degree preferred
• Minimum (5) years previous working experience in a technical role required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHSICAL DEMANDS:

• Office environment
• 10-20% travel to job sites
• Prototyping / lab validation work
• Ability to access military & restricted government facilities (required: US citizen or green card holder)

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.