Project Engineer, Mechanical

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 144,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Towson, MD is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead cross‑functional projects from concept through production.

You will mentor a core team of 2–3 engineers/designers and translate customer requirements into robust product specifications while ensuring quality, performance, schedule and cost objectives. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience/training in Project Management; PMP certification a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, creative, goal-oriented, and a good team player.
• Proficient in quality tools—statistical methods, process capability, DOE, stackups.
• Experience with product development: design, DFM, prototypes, root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage projects to achieve 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 to identify and translate customer requirements into product specifications.
• Lead a core team of 2-3 engineers/designers to create a product and mentor them.
• 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.
• Implement design and process controls, conduct root‑cause analysis, and apply Lean Six‑Sigma techniques.
• Coordinate with management to ensure programs are on track and identify risk mitigation options.
• Utilize engineering processes to develop and deliver technical design for new product development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

FEA

2D/3D CAD

CATIA

Job description

Hybrid position requiring onsite work in Towson, MD, minimum 3 days per week.

The Job

• 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 specifications while developing and mentoring them.
• 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 correct assembly, testing, and long‑term product quality.
• Implement design and process controls, conduct root‑cause analysis, and apply statistical and Lean Six‑Sigma techniques to maintain and improve product quality throughout the development cycle.
• Coordinate with management to ensure programs are on track, identify risk areas, and suggest mitigation options.
• Utilize engineering processes to develop and deliver technical design in support of new product development.

The Person

• 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 a good team player.
• Computer literate; MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, FEA, 2D/3D CAD (CATIA experience a plus).
• Demonstrated experience with product development: design, DFM, prototypes, root cause analysis.
• Proficient in quality tools—statistical methods, process capability, DOE, stackups.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems within design constraints.
• Project Management–planning, scheduling, budgeting, executing, cross‑functional teamwork and leadership.
• Coordination of internal and external resources.
• Accountable for managing a program and owning the results.
• Enjoy fast‑paced design cycles that average 2 years and a dynamic work environment.
• Possible international travel to visit manufacturing locations.
• Desire to be a hands‑on leader with future potential for a leadership role.

The Details

Competitive salary range: $90,000.00 – $144,900.00 per year.

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs.

EEO Statement

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