Project Engineer, CAE

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker's Towson Design Center is seeking a CAE Project Engineer. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply advanced CAE tools and drive durable, high-performance power tool products.

You'll translate design requirements into simulation plans, perform FEA analyses across linear static to multi-physics, verify results with data, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, delivering clear technical documentation and robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Physics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in FEA modeling within the consumer products industry.
• Proficiency in major FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, LS‑DYNA, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of FEA theory, material failure criteria, solid mechanics, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with 3D CAD & PLM systems.
• Ability to verify simulation results using sound engineering principles and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAE simulation technologies to support product development.
• Translate product design requirements into simulation project specifications and techniques.
• Conduct structural analysis using FEA tools across linear static, non-linear static, transient dynamic, fatigue life, and multi-physics simulations.
• Verify simulation results with theory and test data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal development solutions.
• Manage multiple projects with increasing technical complexity.

Skills

FEA modeling

Dynamic analysis

Cross-functional work

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Engineering related field

Tools

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

ABAQUS

HyperMesh

CAD/PLM

Job description

CAE Project Engineer

This is a hybrid position and requires onsite work at our Towson, MD Design Center 3 days per week. Towson, MD, 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 more than 50,000 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®.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced CAE Project Engineer to join our Towson CAE team. In this individual contributor role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to utilize advanced simulation tools for analyzing and optimizing the durability and performance of our power tool products. Your expertise in CAE simulation technologies will be crucial in driving product development and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Utilize CAE simulation technologies to support product development. Translate product design requirements into simulation project specifications, employing appropriate simulation techniques to ensure quality and performance. Conduct structural analysis using FEA tools in areas including linear static, non-linear static, transient dynamic, noise and vibration, material damage, fatigue life prediction, fluid structure interaction, design optimization, co-simulation, and multi-physics simulation. Verify simulation results with theoretical methods and test data. Analyze simulation results to inform sound design and business decisions in complex technical situations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve optimal product development solutions. Study the fundamental physics behind products using CAE and other analytical tools. Develop advanced methods and processes to enhance simulation capability and efficiency. Manage and deliver multiple projects with increasing technical complexity. Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment, communicating efficiently with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Physics, or a related field. 6+ years of hands‑on experience in FEA modeling within the consumer products industry. Proficiency in major FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, LS‑DYNA, ABAQUS, Hypermesh, or equivalent). Strong knowledge of FEA theory, material failure criteria, solid mechanics, and fracture mechanics. Experience in one or more of the following areas: advanced dynamic impacts, advanced material modeling, fatigue calculation, vibration modeling, wear phenomena modeling, programming, and design optimization. Experience with 3D CAD & PLM systems. Ability to verify simulation results using sound engineering principles. Understanding of mass production manufacturing methods, such as die casting, plastic injection molding, and forging. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross‑functional team environment. Ability to manage multiple projects and flexible to adjust project priorities based on current business needs. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Ability to generate and evaluate creative ideas. Excellent technical documentation skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Skillsets:

10+ years of hands‑on experience in applying FEA within the consumer products industry. Experience in FEA modeling specifically for power tools. Expertise in structural FEA tools, particularly ANSYS Mechanical and ANSYS DYNA. Advanced material modeling expertise for metals, plastics, rubber, concrete, wood, etc., including material damage and removal modeling, fatigue life prediction, and noise and vibration prediction. Experience in CFD workflows, such as: airflow, thermal (including conjugate heat transfer), and particle simulation. Experience in MBD workflows, such as: mechanism simulation with rigid and flexible bodies. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB. Experience in CAE automation and AI applications. Experience in designing and executing validation tests to verify analytical models and calibrate results with empirical data.

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.

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. 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.

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 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

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