Product Development Engineer - Mechanical

Stanley Black and Decker; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision, etc.

401(k) and Employee Stock PurchasePlan

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Troy, MI is seeking a Product Development Engineer to design, develop and improve mechanical systems for automated fastening products.

You will work on launches using FMEA, DVP&R and DFMEA, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing, and traveling up to 10% globally; a background in UG, FEA/CFD and automotive experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in mechanical design and development with drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with Automated Fastening Systems (SWS, SPR, ABF) and suggest cost improvements.
• Designs and updates mechanical systems for new applications and cost savings.
• Participate in launches via FMEA, DVP&R, 8D methodology.
• Use DFMEA to capture lessons learned and drive improvements.
• Provide expert assistance to automated systems manufacturing and repair teams.
• Coordinate specs, build, and installation of complete systems to meet customer needs.
• Travel up to 10% globally.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering principles

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Strong computer skills

Automotive industry experience

Automation products experience

Tools

Unigraphics (UG) design

PDM WindChill

FEA/CFD

Job description

Troy, MI, United States

Full time

Product Development Engineer

Come make the world and accelerate your success.

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:

• Responsible for becoming intimately familiar with the makeup and function of Automated Fastening Systems such as, Stud Welding Systems (SWS), Self Piercing Riveting (SPR), Automated Blind Fastening (ABF). Investigate and recommend cost effective improvements.

• Designs, develops and updates mechanical systems employed in the company’s products and equipment for new applications, systems improvements, and cost savings.

• Participate in new/existing product launches via FMEA, DVP&R, 8D Methodology.

• Utilizes DFMEA to capture lessons learned for future usage and drive product improvement activities.

• Provides expert assistance to automated systems manufacturing and repair personnel for trouble‑shooting malfunctions in components and systems.

• Responsible for contact with mechanical tooling components sources for verification of test and performance requirements; assists purchasing and quality control in resolving technical questions or difficulties.

• Coordinates the specification, build, and installation of complete systems to meet customer requirements.

• Provides technical assistance in mechanical matters to internal and external customers as required.

• Utilizes Finite Element Analysis & Computational Fluid Dynamics to mathematically model systems as required.

• Provides expert assistance to other areas as directed and performs all other duties as assigned.

• Able to travel 10% or less and on a global scale.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• 2+ years of related, on the job experience in detail mechanical design and development or applications development preferred. Understanding of principles of mechanical engineering theory along with general drafting skills.

• Understanding of engineering practices of electrical and mechanical systems.

• 2+ years of Unigraphics (UG) design experience preferred. Experience in PDM (PTC/WindChill) systems at user level preferred. 2+ years of FEA and/or CFD experience/coursework preferred.

• Understanding of engineering practices of electrical and mechanical systems.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Good leadership skills.

• Strong computer skills

• Experience in automotive industry preferred.

• Experience with automation products, automated feeding, electro‑mechanical products preferred.

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:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• 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.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. 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. Join us!

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.

Who We Are

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 & 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.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: 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.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being 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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For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.