Design Engineer 1

Techtronic Cordless GP- TTIPE; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Techtronic Cordless GP- TTIPE is seeking a Design Engineer I to support new product development for outdoor power equipment. You will contribute from concept through production, creating CAD models, drawings, GD&T, and specifications while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will assist with prototype builds, testing, and product validation, applying engineering principles to deliver manufacturable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supports the design and development for assigned components, sub-assemblies, or systems from concept, layout, and detailed CAD through validation and production release.
• Develops and maintains 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks, and specifications to ensure functional performance, regulatory compliance, durability, safety, and manufacturability.
• Applies structured problem‑solving methods to resolve design issues, field failures, and manufacturing concerns.
• Learns and applies sound engineering principles while developing technical judgment.
• Designs components with consideration for manufacturability, assembly, quality, and cost.
• Works with manufacturing engineering, sourcing, quality, and suppliers to understand the processes and design constraints.
• Supports value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures designs comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable UL / ANSI / CSA / ISO expectations.
• Supports DFMEA inputs, design risks, and mitigation strategies for designs.
• Supports the development and execution of design verification plans including tolerance validation, stress analysis, durability testing, environmental testing, and abuse testing.
• Uses data-driven test results to refine designs and confirm requirements are met with appropriate margin.
• Supporting engineering change documentation and product release activities.
• Collaborates with Product Management to understand customer requirements and product objectives.
• Supports Manufacturing Engineering during pilot builds, PPAP, and ramp‑up by resolving build issues and incorporating feedback into design revisions.
• Communicates effectively with global cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Job Description

Design Engineer I – New Product Development Engineering (OPE). The Design Engineer I supports the design and development of outdoor power equipment (OPE) systems and components. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and engineering leadership, this role contributes to product development from concept through production by creating detailed designs, supporting prototype builds, conducting testing, and assisting with product validation. The Design Engineer I develops technical skills while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality, manufacturable products.

Key Job Functions & Responsibilities

Technical Design Ownership

• Supports the design and development for assigned components, sub-assemblies, or systems from concept, layout, and detailed CAD through validation and production release.
• Develops and maintains 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks, and specifications to ensure functional performance, regulatory compliance, durability, safety, and manufacturability.
• Ability to analyze problems and provide design trade‑off analyses (performance, cost, weight, manufacturability, reliability) and documents rationale for design decisions.
• Applies structured problem‑solving methods to resolve design issues, field failures, and manufacturing concerns.
• Learns and applies sound engineering principles while developing technical judgment.

Design for Manufacturing, Cost, and Quality

• Designs components with consideration for manufacturability, assembly, quality, and cost.
• Works with manufacturing engineering, sourcing, quality, and suppliers to understand the processes and design constraints.
• Supports value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures designs comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable UL / ANSI / CSA / ISO expectations.

Verification & Validation

• Supports DFMEA inputs, design risks, and mitigation strategies for designs.
• Supports the development and execution of design verification plans including tolerance validation, stress analysis, durability testing, environmental testing, and abuse testing.
• Uses data-driven test results to refine designs and confirm requirements are met with appropriate margin.
• Supporting engineering change documentation and product release activities.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborates with Product Management to understand customer requirements and product objectives.
• Supports Manufacturing Engineering during pilot builds, PPAP, and ramp‑up by resolving build issues and incorporating feedback into design revisions.
• Communicates effectively with global cross‑functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years of design experience in consumer, industrial, or electromechanical products (internship and co-op experience considered).
• Experience with 3D CAD (Creo / SolidWorks / NX or equivalent).
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, results‑driven product development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience in product development or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with injection molding, sheet metal, die casting, machining, or other manufacturing processes.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with prototype assembly and product testing.

Travel

Up to 25% travel (International and Domestic)

Company Overview

TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries. Our unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Operational Excellence and Exceptional People drives our culture. TTI was founded by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof. Roy Chi Ping Chung BBS JP in 1985, yet the history of TTI's unique and growing portfolio of world-famous brands stretches back at least one hundred and fifty years. Through a clear and consistent strategy of acquiring and developing established brands, TTI has grown to become a clear market leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment, hand tools and floor care appliances worldwide. TTI is proud of its own history, and proud, too, of the huge legacy of tradition and excellence that we have inherited from the brands that make up our Company today. TTI actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect and ethical integrity. Our values are our beliefs, principles and standards that do not change over time. Values are the resources we draw on when asked to make decisions. They form the groundwork for our ethical behavior. All that we do at TTI must be consistent with the values to which we subscribe.