Front-End Innovation Engineer

TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness & fitness facilities

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Front-End Innovation team in Milwaukee. You will translate user insights into breakthrough concepts, build prototypes, perform analyses, and collaborate across marketing, research, and leadership to push disruptive ideas to the next stage.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, fast iteration, and ownership, with opportunities to influence a portfolio that powers professionals on the jobsite. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1-2 years in product development/innovation or concept engineering.
• Experience on front-end innovation teams preferred.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics, materials, tolerancing, dynamics, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Build and iterate prototypes using CAD/3D printing and rapid prototyping tools.
• Develop concepts in ambiguous problem spaces with structured ideation.
• Translate field research into actionable insights for design.
• Perform engineering analysis to evaluate feasibility, performance, and tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with marketing, design research, and project leadership to push innovation.

Skills

Product development

Front-end innovation

Prototyping

Engineering fundamentals

Prototyping tools

Engineering judgment

Speed and ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Analysis Tools

3D Printing

Rapid prototyping

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Design Engineer to join the Front-End Innovation team in Milwaukee. You will translate user insights into breakthrough concepts, build prototypes, perform analyses, and collaborate across marketing, research, and leadership to push disruptive ideas to the next stage.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, fast iteration, and ownership, with opportunities to influence a portfolio that powers professionals on the jobsite. Travel up to 20% may be required.