Design Engineer II - Hand Tools

TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP; United States; Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Design Engineer II to contribute to the design, development, and support of hand tool products within a dynamic NPD team. You will design solutions that meet end-user needs, perform analyses, and help validate products through testing and cross-functional collaboration.

The role emphasizes independent work, mentorship potential, and travel up to 10% for domestic and international projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline required.
• 2+ years of design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems: Creo, SolidWorks, NX or similar.
• Experience applying engineering analysis tools to support mechanical design.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with materials, properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions.
• Willingness to learn skills outside primary areas of expertise.
• High interest in end-user applications and job-site needs.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international).

Responsabilités

• Work with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and launch Hand Tool NPD projects.
• Develop product designs and engineering solutions that meet end-user needs and project objectives.
• Develop component and product specifications aligned with manufacturing capabilities.
• Evaluate designs for materials, methods, reliability, quality, and cost.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses (mechanical stress, mechanism design, durability, ergonomics).
• Develop and analyze testing programs to support design decisions and product validation.
• Communicate test results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing and suppliers in troubleshooting and design improvements.
• Conduct competitive evaluations, investigations, and root-cause analyses for product improvements.

Connaissances

Engineering analysis tools

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

User-focused design

Willingness to learn

End-user applications knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Creo (Pro/E)

SolidWorks

NX

Description du poste

Design Engineer II Job Description: Design Engineer II – Hand Tools

A Design Engineer II applies engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills to contribute to the design, development, and support of new and existing products within the department. This role works as a key member of cross-functional New Product Development teams, contributing technical solutions, supporting engineering decisions, and delivering products that meet customer needs and business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and launch Hand Tool New Product Development projects.
• Develop product designs and engineering solutions that meet end-user needs, performance requirements, and project objectives.
• Develop component and product specifications that achieve functional requirements while aligning with manufacturing process capabilities.
• Evaluate product designs with respect to materials, manufacturing methods, reliability, quality, and cost to support sound engineering decisions.
• Perform engineering calculations and software-aided analyses in the following areas:
  • Mechanical stress Tolerance stack
  • Mechanism design and force transmission
  • Product durability and failure
  • Ergonomic evaluation and user-focused design optimization
• Develop and analyze testing programs to support design decisions and product validation.
• Independently communicate test results, technical findings, and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing teams and suppliers in troubleshooting technical issues and implementing design improvements.
• Conduct competitive product evaluations, technical investigations, and root cause analyses to support product improvements and future product development opportunities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems including Creo (Pro/E), SolidWorks, NX, or similar CAD platforms.
• Experience applying engineering analysis tools to support mechanical design and development activities.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of engineering materials, mechanical properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across functions.
• Willingness to learn skills outside primary areas of expertise.
• High interest in understanding end-user applications and job site needs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (travel includes Domestic and International).

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety.

Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products.

The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY).

For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.