Design Engineer II - Product Support & Field Problem Solver

Milwaukee-Tool; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and fitness

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool’s Product Support Engineering team is seeking a Design Engineer II to own mechanical design changes for in-production power tools, from problem identification through validation and production implementation.

You will perform stress analysis, FEAs, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups, investigate field returns, lead tear-downs, and develop manufacturing-ready designs that improve reliability, manufacturability, and cost; travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience in a related industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T, including the ability to apply appropriate drawing specifications for function.
• Working capability in tolerance stack-up analysis and single-part FEA.
• Demonstrated failure analysis and root cause problem-solving ability.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and a hands-on attitude – you are comfortable taking a tool apart to understand how it works.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time is required.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design changes on in-production power tools, from problem identification through validation and production implementation.
• Perform calculations and analyses including mechanical stress, FEA, tolerances, material selection, and gear design.
• Investigate field returns and production failures to determine root cause and drive corrective actions.
• Lead tool tear-downs to identify product improvements and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Develop and release engineering change notices, drawings, and GD&T specifications.
• Create manufacturing-friendly designs and support supplier corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Hands-on attitude

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

GD&T

FEA

Tolerance analysis

Job description

Milwaukee Tool’s Product Support Engineering team is seeking a Design Engineer II to own mechanical design changes for in-production power tools, from problem identification through validation and production implementation.

You will perform stress analysis, FEAs, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups, investigate field returns, lead tear-downs, and develop manufacturing-ready designs that improve reliability, manufacturability, and cost; travel up to 10%.