Design Engineer II

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

Generous 401(K) savings plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Design Engineer II in the Town of Brookfield, Wisconsin. In this role, you will lead design efforts for innovative accessories, engage in cross-functional project teams, and influence product development from conception to execution.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2-3 years of experience in New Product Development. You'll be empowered to drive breakthroughs and contribute to a culture focused on engineering excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• Typically, 2-3 years of experience in a New Product Development or equivalent role.
• Working knowledge of FEA; ANSYS preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design engineering in cross-functional teams for new product development.
• Establish test regimens and provide data analysis for design decisions.
• Prepare and present engineering milestone reviews to peers and management.

Skills

3D Modeling & Drafting

Manufacturing/Process Methods

Materials Science

Root cause analysis

Design optimization

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Minitab

Job description

Design Engineer II – Accessories

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our engineering teams.

The Accessories New Product Development Team is responsible for giving life to the cutting, drilling, driving, masonry, and abrasive accessories that are changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in engineering resources to design and develop leadership in engineering capabilities; something unique within the industry, and we’re pushing the limits.

Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest‑growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

The role of the Design Engineer II is to act as the lead design engineer and technical resource within cross‑functional project teams across New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Value Engineering, and Product Support specifically within our NPD Accessories business unit.

Responsibilities

• Under the Guidance of Senior Engineering Staff:
  • 3D Modeling & Drafting
  • Manufacturing/Process Methods
  • Materials Science
  • Statics, Dynamics, and Stress Analysis
  • Structured experimentation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Robust design
  • Design optimization
• Establish test regimens for products within scope of the project.
• Submit test requests to internal laboratory and deliver complete data analysis to support design recommendations.
• Provide clear engineering information to Project Leaders, Global Engineering Teams, and Engineering Management.
• Prepare and present large mechanical engineering milestone reviews for peer and management review.
• Perform analyses and gather data to help drive trade‑off decisions across performance, cost, complexity, and schedule and provide data‑driven recommendations to the team and business.
• Help qualify new suppliers, both international and domestic, for prototyping, development, NPD, and other supply chain needs. Travel will be required.
• Interact with existing suppliers, quality, and manufacturing, both international and domestic, daily to develop new products and processes and to support/develop improvements to current products and processes.
• Provide support for engineering changes including reservation and release of new part numbers and bill of materials.
• Plan and prioritize technical project tasks within your function and requirements to keep project on schedule.
• Help manage and drive cross‑functional and other support team members’ contributions to keep your actions on schedule.
• May require up to 20% of time devoted to project management across the business unit. Primary focus on independent and cross‑functional technical investigations or low‑complexity Product Support projects.
• Maintain a positive and focused attitude with regular cross‑functional collaboration.
• Serve as mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Balance workload and priorities on multiple accessory projects of varying complexity simultaneously.
• Foresee and prepare for upcoming deliverables and project milestones.
• Perform various other duties to support the larger business needs as assigned and directed by management.

Tools Required

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Typically, 2-3 years of experience in a New Product Development or equivalent role.
• Proficient at 3D Modeling and Drafting.
• Working knowledge of FEA; ANSYS preferred.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis software; Minitab preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Mechanical aptitude is required including a functional knowledge of design, engineering materials, mechanical properties, and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.
• Must be a highly motivated self‑starter with a never‑satisfied, always improving attitude. Must be agile with the ability to work in an ever‑changing and flexible environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% both domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On‑site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.