Design Engineer II - Hand Tools Milwaukee, WI

Techtronic Industries; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Design Engineer II to contribute to the design, development, and support of new and existing hand tool products. You will work on cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet customer needs and business goals, including design, validation, and testing activities.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2+ years of design experience, and proficiency with Creo/SolidWorks/NX or equivalent CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of design experience.
• Experience with Creo, SolidWorks, NX or similar CAD tools.
• Experience applying engineering analysis tools to support mechanical design.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and mechanical properties.
• Ability to work independently and across functions.
• Willingness to learn beyond core areas.
• Interest in end-user applications and job-site needs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (Domestic and International).

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and launch Hand Tool New Product Development projects with cross-functional teams.
• Develop product designs and engineering solutions meeting end-user needs, performance and cost targets.
• Develop component and product specifications aligning with manufacturing capabilities.
• Evaluate designs for materials, manufacturing, reliability, quality and cost.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses (stress, tolerance, mechanism design).
• Develop testing programs to support design decisions and validation.
• Communicate test results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing and suppliers in troubleshooting and design improvements.
• Conduct competitive evaluations and root cause analyses for improvements.

Skills

3D CAD

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

End-user focus

Design optimization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

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.