Senior Design Engineer (Hand Tools)

STS Aviation Group; Town of Brookfield, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer (Hand Tools) to lead mid- and high-complexity hand tool development projects. You will drive design, analysis, testing and mentoring across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering (or Engineering Mechanics) with 5+ years of design experience and strong CAD/FEA skills, plus knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics.
• At least five years of design experience.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, NX).
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of engineering materials.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to engineering materials.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Interest in tools used within automotive, aircraft or marine mechanic trades.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief technical resource and mechanical engineering leader on mid- and high-complexity hand tool new product development projects.
• Contribute to user-focused discussions to shape product performance based on user needs and feedback.
• Provide clear engineering information to Project Leaders and Global Engineering teams.
• Support technical trade-off decisions throughout product development.
• Establish test regimens for components and assemblies with minimal guidance.
• Analyze test data and develop recommendations to support design decisions.
• Prioritize engineering work based on project impact.
• Serve as a technical resource within areas of expertise.
• Provide consultation and mentorship to other team members.
• Perform mechanical stress analysis.
• Complete tolerance stack analyses.
• Support mechanism development and analysis.
• Use calculations and software-assisted engineering analysis to evaluate product designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Design Engineer (Hand Tools) in Brookfield, Wisconsin, to support the design and development of new hand tool products and the continued improvement of existing products.

This role is designed for an experienced mechanical engineer with strong product design skills, advanced mechanical analysis capabilities and the ability to serve as a technical leader on complex new product development projects.

Position Overview

The Senior Design Engineer serves as a primary technical resource and mechanical engineering leader for mid- and high-complexity hand tool development projects.

This position combines product design, engineering analysis, testing and technical mentorship while helping project teams make informed decisions based on performance requirements and user feedback.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief technical resource and mechanical engineering leader on mid- and high-complexity hand tool new product development projects
• Contribute to user-focused discussions that help shape product performance based on user needs and feedback
• Provide clear engineering information to Project Leaders and Global Engineering teams
• Support technical trade-off decisions throughout product development
• Establish test regimens for components and assemblies with minimal guidance
• Analyze test data and develop recommendations to support design decisions
• Prioritize engineering work based on project impact
• Serve as a technical resource within areas of expertise
• Provide consultation and mentorship to other team members
• Perform mechanical stress analysis
• Complete tolerance stack analyses
• Support mechanism development and analysis
• Use calculations and software-assisted engineering analysis to evaluate product designs

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
• At least five years of design experience
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software
• Experience with Creo, SolidWorks, NX or similar platforms
• Strong experience with finite element analysis
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Broad knowledge of engineering materials
• Strong understanding of mechanical properties
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes associated with engineering materials
• Ability to travel up to 10 percent domestically and internationally
• Strong interest in tools used within automotive, aircraft or marine mechanic trades

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics or a related discipline

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.