At ASSA ABLOY, our mission is to make securely accessing the things in your life noticeably easier, without being noticeable.

 

 

Our global teams work together to create products and services that add everyday simplicity and convenience to our users’ lives. With the ability to control access to what they love the most, we’re able to provide peace of mind through safety and visibility.

 

Are you a hands-on engineering leader with a passion for mechanical innovation and a drive to bring cutting-edge products to life?

 

Join ASSA ABLOY’s subgroup named Medeco, a global leader in security solutions, where your work will directly impact the safety, convenience, and peace of mind of millions.

 

We’re looking for a Director of Product Engineering & Development to lead our talented engineering team in shaping the future of high-security mechanical and electromechanical products. This is a high-impact role for a strategic thinker and technical expert who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

 

This position will report directly to the General Manager of Medeco and will sit onsite full-time in Salem, VA.

 

 

What you will be doing 

 

Lead & Inspire: Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, and test engineering. Drive Innovation: Own the full product development lifecycle—from concept to commercialization—across multiple product lines and platforms. Shape the Future: Develop and execute our annual Technology Roadmap and align engineering initiatives with strategic business goals. Champion Excellence: Oversee New Product Development (NPD), sustaining engineering, and Value Engineering (VA/VE) to deliver customer value and cost efficiency. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Product Management, Operations, and Quality to ensure seamless execution and compliance with industry standards. Optimize Resources: Attract top talent, plan resources effectively, and build a strong succession pipeline. Engage with Customers: Participate in customer visits, product demos, and training to stay connected to market needs. Protect Innovation: Ensure intellectual property is captured and patented to strengthen our competitive edge.

 

 

What we are looking for

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (MBA preferred). 15+ years in engineering, including 5+ years in leadership roles managing large, cross-functional teams. Proven track record in electro-mechanical product development and launching products to market. Strong communicator and influencer with the ability to align stakeholders and drive results. Familiarity with FMEA, DFMA, 8D, SolidWorks, MS Project, and lean product development processes.

 

Preferred Skills:

Project Management Certification. Firmware development experience. Global team collaboration. IP portfolio management experience.

 

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so that you can enjoy a lifelong career with us. 

 

Bonus eligibility. Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility. Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k. Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge. Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!

 

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 61,000 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.