Project Engineer, Mechanical

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. invites applications for a Project Engineer, Mechanical – Hybrid based in Towson, MD. This role partners with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and support outdoor power equipment platforms, delivering robust solutions while balancing quality, time, and cost.

You will lead a small core team, guide product design decisions, and coordinate with Marketing, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Quality to meet project goals in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience/training in Project Management preferred.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, creative, goal-oriented and good team player.
• Computer literate; MS Word, Power Point, Excel, FEA, 2D/3D CAD (CATIA experience a plus).
• Demonstrated experience with product development: Design, DFM, Prototypes, root cause analysis, Quality – use of statistical tools, process capability, DOE’s, stackups.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems within design constraints.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage projects to achieve quality, performance, schedule and cost objectives.
• Independently execute prioritization, planning, scheduling, and tracking of objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into product specifications.
• Lead a core team of 2–3 engineers/designers to develop products and mentor them.
• Recommend sound design decisions after thorough data analysis.
• Supervise prototype and engineering builds for production readiness.
• Apply Lean Six-Sigma and design controls to maintain quality throughout development.
• Coordinate with management to keep programs on track and mitigate risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

CATIA

3D CAD

FEA

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Project Engineer, Mechanical – Hybrid

This is a hybrid position and requires onsite work three days per week at our Towson, MD campus. 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

As a Project Engineer, Mechanical, you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor team working as an Onsite employee with our Hustler team. This position is responsible for Engineering activities related to developing, designing, and supporting in the Outdoor Power Equipment platforms at our Hesston, Kansas facility. You will interface with the complimentary Product Design Groups, Testing, Regulatory, Quality, Product Marketing, and Manufacturing.

• Successfully manage projects to achieve all quality, performance, schedule and cost objectives in a cross-functional environment.
• Independently execute prioritization, planning, scheduling, and tracking of objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product Marketing, Global Sourcing, Reliability, Suppliers, Manufacturing, etc.) to identify and clearly define customer requirements, and translate those requirements into appropriate product specifications.
• Lead a core team of 2-3 engineers/designers to create a product that exceeds the product specifications while developing their skill and mentoring them along the way.
• Recommend sound product design decisions following a thorough analysis of complex data.
• Supervise prototype and engineering builds for engineering and manufacturing teams and initial production lots to ensure that the products are assembled and tested in the correct way to ensure long term product quality.
• Implements design and process controls, conducts root-cause analysis, and apply statistical and Lean Six-Sigma techniques to maintain and improve product quality as problems arise thru the product development cycle.
• Coordinates with Management to ensure programs are on track and identifies risk areas and suggest mitigation options to keep development moving in the right direction.
• Utilize Engineering process to develop and deliver technical design in support of new product development.

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

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience/training in Project Management preferred.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, creative, goal-oriented and good team player.
• Computer literate; MS Word, Power Point, Excel, FEA, 2D/3D CAD (CATIA experience a plus).
• Demonstrated experience with product development: Design, DFM, Prototypes, root cause analysis, Quality – use of statistical tools, process capability, DOE’s, stackups.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems within design constraints.
• Project Management – planning, scheduling, budgeting, executing, cross functional teamwork/leadership.
• Workflow/routings/BOM’s Coordination of internal and external resources.
• Accountable for managing a program and owning the results.
• Enjoy Full/fast-paced design cycles that average 2 years and a dynamic work environment.
• Possible international travel to visit manufacturing locations.
• Must have desire to be a “hands‑on” leader – future potential for a leadership role.

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).

Salary

The Salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $144,900.00. 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.

EEO Statement

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