Project Engineer, Mechanical

Stanley Black & Decker; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer, Mechanical for a hybrid role based at our Towson, MD campus.

You will lead cross-functional projects, manage scope, schedule and cost, and mentor a small team of engineers/designers while working toward robust product development. You should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years' experience, strong leadership, and proficiency in CAD/FEA.

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, PowerPoint, Excel, FEA, 2D/3D CAD (CATIA experience a plus).
• Experience with product development: Design, DFM, Prototypes, root cause analysis, use of statistical tools, DOE, stackups.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems within design constraints.
• Project Management – planning, scheduling, budgeting, executing, cross functional teamwork/leadership.
• Workflow/routings/BOM coordination of internal and external resources.
• Accountable for managing a program and owning the results.
• Enjoy fast-paced design cycles and a dynamic work environment.
• Possible international travel to visit manufacturing locations.
• Hands-on leadership potential for future roles.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage projects to achieve all quality, performance, schedule and cost objectives.
• Independently execute prioritization, planning, scheduling, and tracking of objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define customer requirements and translate into product specs.
• Lead a core team of 2-3 engineers/designers to develop products and mentor them.
• Recommend design decisions based on data analysis.
• Supervise prototype and engineering builds for engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Apply design and process controls, root-cause analysis, and Lean Six-Sigma tools.
• Coordinate with Management to keep programs on track and manage risk.
• Utilize engineering processes to support new product development.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical tools

DOE

CATIA

FEA

CAD (2D/3D)

MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

FEA

2D/3D CAD

MS Office Suite

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™.

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:

• 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.

You also have:

• 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.

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

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:

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. 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 tool sand 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827‑3923 or at [e-mail].

Due to volume, we cannot respond to unrelated inquiries about the status of a completed application or resetting an account password.

Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov)

#LI-DNI #LI-DNP