Product Engineer
Our Ceco brand is growing and there has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are recruiting for a Product Engineer that will work on-site at our manufacturing plant based in Milan, Tennessee.
What would you do as our Product Engineer?
The Product Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and support of door and frame products within the organization. This position bridges engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure products are innovative, compliant, cost-effective, and manufacturable. The Product Engineer contributes to new product development, continuous improvement initiatives, and supports technical troubleshooting to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.
You will also:
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Collaborate with Leadership, Product Management, and Engineering to design new products and improve existing doors and frames.
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Identify opportunities for product improvement and cost reduction.
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Create and maintain accurate design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
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Provide hands-on support for process validation with the manufacturing team.
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Troubleshoot design and production issues direction with plant personnel.
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Perform engineering analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA, FEA) to assess risk and compliance.
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Ensure designs meet relevant codes and certifications requirements .
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Coordinate with external certification bodies (UL, Intertek, FBC) as needed.
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Conduct prototype validation and periodic compliance testing.
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Maintain BOMs and configurations in the ERP system.
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Support feasibility reviews for custom orders.
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Provide engineering assistance to Order Processing, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams.
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Develop specifications for purchased materials and support cost estimates.
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Promote a safe, respectful, and compliant work environment in alignment with the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct and Health & Safety Policy.
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Some overnight travel may be required.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
The skills and experience we’re looking for:
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BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Product Design Engineering) preferred.
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0–5 years in sheet metal product design, fabrication, or manufacturing engineering.
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Practical experience with metal forming processes (brake press, punching, welding) is strongly preferred.
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Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and producing mechanical design drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and specifications.
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Hands-on experience with CAD software (AutoCAD & SolidWorks 3D CAD preferred).
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Proficiency with ERP, MRP, or PLM systems for BOM management and configuration control.
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Understanding of engineering analysis tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, FEA)
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Ability to develop basic tooling/fixture concepts.
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Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving design and manufacturing issues.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across departments.
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Excellent technical writing and documentation abilities.
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Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects.
What we offer!
We are passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us. Here are some highlights of what we have to offer:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending, Employee Assistance Program, discount portal, recognition and well-being programs … just to name just a few!
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Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and 12 paid Company Holidays
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Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
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Competitive Salary
We review applications regularly, so don’t wait!
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post.
If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at stephanie.mandato@assaabloy.com
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