Design Engineer I – New Product Development Engineering

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 for New Product Development Engineering. You will contribute to outdoor power equipment projects from concept through production, creating detailed designs and supporting prototypes.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability, quality, and regulatory compliance, with travel up to 25%.

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.

Responsibilities

• Supports the design and development for assigned components from concept through production.
• Develops and maintains 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and specs.
• Designs with manufacturability, cost, quality, and safety in mind, and collaborates with manufacturing, sourcing, and quality teams.
• Supports DFMEA inputs and design verification plans including tolerance validation and testing.
• Collaborates with Product Management and cross-functional teams during pilot builds, PPAP, and ramp-up.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Fast-paced environment

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. Analyzes problems and provides 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.

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. Supports 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)