Product Development Engineer - Mechanical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

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

You will become intimately familiar with SWS, SPR and ABF systems, support DFMEA/8D, participate in launches, and provide technical assistance across manufacturing and sourcing, with travel up to 10% globally. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of mechanical design experience and UG, FEA/CFD exposure.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical design and development experience.
• Familiarity with UG (Unigraphics) design.
• Experience with DFMEA, FMEA, and 8D problem-solving.
• Knowledge of automated fastening systems (SWS, SPR, ABF).

Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical systems for new applications and cost savings.
• Investigate cost-effective improvements for automated fastening systems.
• Participate in product launches via FMEA, DVP&R, and 8D.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing and suppliers; coordinate system installations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Tools

Unigraphics (UG)

PDM (PTC WindChill)

FEA/CFD

Job description

Product Development Engineer Troy, MI, United States

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.
• 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.
• 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.

And More:

• We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay.
• 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 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.

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, and global growth company.

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

• 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.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools 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 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

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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.

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