Design Engineer-Front End Innovation

Milwaukee-Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is hiring a Design Engineer for the Front-End Innovation team. You will identify user problems and translate them into breakthrough concepts, building prototypes and iterating with 3D modeling and rapid prototyping tools.

You will collaborate across engineering, product marketing, and design to validate ideas, assess feasibility, and drive fast, high-impact solutions that enhance productivity and safety on the jobsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in product development, innovation, or concept engineering; demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions.
• Experience on front-end innovation teams preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD, analysis tools, 3D printing, rapid prototyping methods.

Responsibilities

• Build and iterate prototypes using 3D modeling, simulation, and rapid prototyping tools.
• Translate field research into actionable user insights.
• Perform engineering analysis to evaluate feasibility, performance, and risk.
• Communicate design intent, tradeoffs, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with product marketing, design research, and engineering teams to push innovation.

Skills

CAD

3D Printing

Rapid Prototyping

Engineering Analysis

Problem Solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Mechanics

Mechatronics

Tools

CAD Software

Analysis Tools

3D Printing Equipment

Job description

Design EngineerJob Description:INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES!At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success. We build the tools that power infrastructure, drive physical investment, and help shape the world we live in – join us as part of our Front-End Innovation team. Our team partners directly with end users, bringing them into the process to understand the work they do, to create solutions that address unmet needs and unlock new levels of productivity and safety.As a Design Engineer on the Front-End Innovation team, you will identify real user problems and translate them into breakthrough product concepts that define our future portfolio. You will operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, supporting projects from early discovery through concept development, validation, and handoff.This role is built for engineers who are curious, empathetic, and hands-on: individuals who thrive on turning user insights into tangible, high-impact solutions. You will be empowered to learn quickly, own your work end-to-end, and drive innovation that delivers meaningful, real-world impact, backed by the resources and scale of an industry-leading organization.You will define our next generation of tools and solutions by:Building and iterating prototypes, leveraging 3D modeling, simulation, and rapid prototyping toolsGenerating and refining concepts in ambiguous problem spaces using structured ideation and good engineering judgmentParticipating in and translating field research into user feedback, observations, and actionable insightsPerforming engineering analysis to evaluate feasibility, performance, risk, and design tradeoffsDriving collaboration with product marketing, design research, industrial design, NPD/ADV engineering, and project leadership to push the boundaries of innovationCommunicating clearly to stakeholders, including design intent, tradeoffs, progress, and recommendationsDefining and evaluating critical user benefits, business fit, and technical feasibilityWhat TOOLS You BringBachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Mechatronics, or related field1-2 years of experience in product development, innovation, or concept engineering, with demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions. Experience on front end innovation teams preferred.Evolving foundation in engineering fundamentals (mechanics, materials, analysis, tolerancing, statics, dynamics, and manufacturing processes)Experience creating and using prototypes, models, or other tools to drive learning and decision-makingExperience with CAD, Analysis Tools, 3D Printing, rapid prototyping methods, and office suiteAbility to leverage strategy-level critical thinking skills with a growing understanding of supporting disciplines to ensure the right ideas move forwardA curious, hands-on attitude driven by extreme ownership and bias toward actionAbility to operate with speed, agility, and urgency in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environmentHigh interest in tools of trade and improving how they are employedAbility to travel 10-20% of the time (domestic and international)Why Milwaukee ToolJoin a culture driven by relentless improvement anda user-focused, solution-driven mindsetWork on products that directly improve the lives of professionals on the jobsiteBe part of a team obsessed with disruptive innovationGrow quickly through real ownership and technical challengesWhat Sets You ApartYou have an entrepreneurial, user-centric mindsetYou take ownership and follow throughYou have a penchant for building over analyzingYou are energized by ambiguity and fast iterationYou take initiative to seek out opportunities and champion solutionsOur Perks and Benefits:Robust health, dental and vision insurance plansGenerous 401 (K) savings planEducation assistanceOn-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee serviceAnd many more, check out our benefits site HEREMilwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.