Senior Design Engineer - Hand Tools

Milwaukee-Tool; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, Wisconsin seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical design on mid/high complexity Hand Tool NPD projects and support existing products. You will contribute to user-focused discussions and provide engineering guidance to global teams.

The role requires 5+ years of design experience, strong CAD (Creo/SolidWorks/NX) and FEA skills, and knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. Travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics; MS preferred.
• 5+ years of design experience.
• Proficiency in Creo, SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent.
• Strong experience with FEA.
• Understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering on mid/high complexity Hand Tool NPD projects.
• Contribute to user-focused discussions to drive performance based on user feedback.
• Provide clear engineering information to Project Leaders and Global Engineering teams.
• Establish test regimens for components and assemblies within scope.
• Deliver data analysis to support design recommendations.
• Mentor others and serve as a technical resource.
• Perform calculations and software-aided analyses (mechanical stress, tolerance stack, mechanism development).

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Mechanical design

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Sr Design Engineer Job Description:

Senior Design Engineer The Senior Design Engineer’s primary role uses highly developed engineering expertise and project management abilities to contribute to the design and development of new products and support of existing products within the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Chief technical resource and mechanical engineering leader on mid/high complexity Hand Tool New Product Development projects.
• Contribute to user need focused discussions to drive performance based on user empathy and feedback.
• Provide clear engineering information to Project Leaders and the Global Engineering teams facilitating trade off decisions.
• Establish test regimens for components and assemblies within area of scope in the project with minimal guidance.
• Deliver complete data analysis in support of design recommendations.
• Utilize resources to prioritize impactful work.
• Serve as a technical resource on areas of expertise and provide consultation / mentorship to others.
• Execute a wide variety of calculations and software aided analyses in the following areas: Mechanical stress analysis Tolerance stack analyses Mechanism development and analysis

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics, Masters preferred 5+ years of design experience.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD – Creo, Solidworks, NX, or similar.
• Strong experience with FEA.
• Deep mechanical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of engineering materials, mechanical properties and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (travel includes Domestic and International).
• High interest in tools of the automotive/aircraft/marine mechanic trades.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety.

Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products.

The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions.

Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY).

For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.