Design Engineer II

Techtronic Industries - TTI; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. in Anderson, SC is seeking a Design Engineer II to support the design and development of outdoor power equipment from concept through production.

You will create 3D CAD models, run design analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable, compliant products. This role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, clear communication, and fast-paced execution in a growing consumer products division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 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 design and development for components from concept through validation and production release.
• Develops and maintains 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks, and specifications.
• Analyzes problems and documents design trade-offs (performance, cost, weight, manufacturability, reliability).
• 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 manufacturability, assembly, quality, and cost in mind.
• Collaborates with manufacturing engineering, sourcing, quality, and suppliers to understand processes and constraints.
• Supports value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures designs comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and UL / ANSI / CSA / ISO expectations.
• Supports DFMEA inputs, design risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Develops 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.
• 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

CAD proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Job Description:

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., has an opening in its Anderson, SC office for a Design Engineer II - New Product Development Engineering (Outdoor Power Equipment).

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package – tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation and holidays.

The Design Engineer II 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 II builds upon 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.
• 3-5 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

• Experience with new product development and manufacturing.
• Experience 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)