Design Engineer I – New Product Development Engineering

Techtronic Industries - TTI; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Techtronic Industries - TTI in Anderson, SC is seeking a Design Engineer I to support the design and development of outdoor power equipment systems from concept through production. You will create detailed CAD models, run analyses, and assist with prototyping and validation under the guidance of senior engineers.

The role emphasizes collaboration across product management, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams to deliver manufacturable, compliant designs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supports design and development for components, sub-assemblies, or systems from concept through validation and production release.
• Develops and maintains 3D CAD models, drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and specs for performance, safety, and manufacturability.
• Performs design trade-off analyses and documents rationale for decisions.
• Applies structured problem-solving to resolve design issues and field concerns.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and suppliers.
• Supports DFMEA inputs and design verification plans, including tolerance validation and durability testing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Design Engineer I – New Product Development Engineering

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.
• Support 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).