Senior Hand Tool Design Engineer - Lead NPD

TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for Hand Tools to lead cross-functional development and guide engineering decisions on new and existing products. You will drive validation, data analysis, and design reviews to ensure robust performance and user satisfaction.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of design experience, and strong CAD skills (Creo, SolidWorks, NX). Travel up to 10% is expected as part of global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics, Masters preferred.
• 5+ years of design experience.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD including Creo (Pro/E), SolidWorks, NX, or similar CAD platforms.
• Experience utilizing engineering analysis tools, such as FEA and hand calculations to support mechanical design and development activities.
• Deep mechanical aptitude is required, including a broad knowledge of engineering materials, mechanical properties and a robust understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical decisions and effectively collaborate within cross-functional product development teams.
• High interest in tools of the construction trades and a strong understanding of end-user applications and jobsite needs.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (travel includes Domestic and International).

Responsibilities

• Chief technical resource and mechanical engineering leader on mid/high complexity Hand Tool New Product Development projects.
• Provide clear engineering information and technical recommendations to Project Leaders and Global Engineering teams, facilitating tradeoff decisions involving product performance, durability, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and user experience.
• Define validation strategies and establish test regimens for components, mechanisms, and assemblies within area of scope.
• Deliver complete data analysis to support design recommendations, product development decisions, and project convergence.
• Independently develop, execute, and analyze laboratory and field-testing programs.
• Draw concise, logical conclusions from data and communicate findings to project stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical resource on areas of expertise and provide consultation, design reviews, and mentorship to other engineers.
• Identify, communicate, and help mitigate technical risks related to product performance, reliability, manufacturability, supplier capability, and project timing.
• Execute a wide variety of calculations and software aided analyses in the following areas: Mechanical stress analysis Tolerance stack analyses Mechanism design, kinematic evaluation, and force transmission analysis Product durability, fatigue, and failure analysis Ergonomic evaluation and user-focused design optimization.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and suppliers to develop robust product designs, resolve technical challenges, and support successful production launches.
• Lead technical investigations, competitive product evaluations, and root cause analyses to support product improvements, issue resolution, and future product development opportunities.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

FEA analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ergonomic design

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics

Masters preferred

Tools

Creo (Pro/E)

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, Wisconsin, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for Hand Tools to lead cross-functional development and guide engineering decisions on new and existing products. You will drive validation, data analysis, and design reviews to ensure robust performance and user satisfaction.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of design experience, and strong CAD skills (Creo, SolidWorks, NX). Travel up to 10% is expected as part of global collaboration.