Mechanical Engineer III

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; East Longmeadow, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, East Longmeadow, MA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to lead product development programs using the Phase Gate process. You will create 3D models in CATIA, build prototypes, and work with global teams to advance power tool blades and related components.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in design or manufacturing, and strong GD&T knowledge; hands-on testing in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience in product design or manufacturing.
• 4+ years experience with 3D/2D CAD (CATIA preferred) and GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6-21 month product development programs using the SBD Phase Gate process.
• Prepare feasibility/lean studies with competitive research and technical requirements.
• Create 3D CAD models (CATIA or similar) and build prototypes.
• Collaborate with global product teams on design, testing and documentation.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation (BOMs, drawings, test plans).

Skills

3D CAD experience

GD&T

Product development

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Mechanical Engineer III – Onsite East Longmeadow, MA, United States

Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

• Lead 6-21 months long product development programs using the SBD Phase Gate process by applying critical thinking, analysis and problem solving to design new products based on defined customer CTQs.
• Prepare feasibility/lean study for proposed ideas of new product development, including competitive research and analysis, product function and features proposal, technical requirements confirmation, project schedule arrangement and budget planning etc.
• Create working models of new product concepts using 3D CAD software (CATIA or similar) and subsequently build physical prototypes to support product development.
• Conduct new product development and improvement to existing products by working closely with global product team on product design, 3D modeling, testing and composition of technical documentation.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs, 2D Drawings, Test Plans, and Specifications.
• Support R&D projects to keep the process aligned with planned timeline, control the project budget, to achieve all the project goals.
• Develop new testing equipment and procedures as needed to evaluate product features and design by performing hands‑on and robotic testing using standard and custom power tools and procedures.
• Create and execute sampling, product evaluations and documentation including the writing of product performance specifications and test plans.
• Analyze test data and make conclusions, determine follow‑up actions, and communicate findings to internal or external stakeholders report out/present to the leadership team.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to continuously improve the product functions, performance, manufacturing process and reduce costs.
• Support DFMEA and PFMEA sessions and design reviews.
• Execute on site visits to communicate with customers, sales and service team, to understand demands and provide timely solutions when needed.
• Support end user and customer research for CTQ evaluation and product acceptance.
• Support cross-functional teams in product innovation and ideation sessions for the development of solutions that resolve end‑user frustrations.
• Product focus will on a wide range of power tool saw blades and industrial bandsaw blades.

The Person:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience in product design or manufacturing.
• 4+ years experience of design using 3D/2D CAD (CATIA preferred) with knowledge of GD&T.
• Understanding of cutting tool application and cutting tool material properties.
• Familiar with design and creation of forged metal parts as well as other metal fabrication processes.
• Familiar with heat treat and tempering processes of metals and experience communicating with manufacturing teams.
• Practice best time management techniques to ensure project schedules are met; create project schedules and action trackers when necessary.
• Comfortable with hands‑on testing and using power tools and being in an industrial environment.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being.

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. And More:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

The Salary range for this position is $72,000.00 - $115,900.00. This is the lowest to highest annual full‑time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well‑being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too. Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech‑driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers and greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks: You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Diverse & Inclusive Culture: We pride ourselves on an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose‑Driven Company: You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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