Sr. Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Techtronic Cordless GP- TTIPE; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Techtronic Cordless GP - TTIPE is seeking a Sr. Advanced Mechanical Engineer for its team at the Innovation Center in Anderson, SC. This role involves leading the design of next-generation outdoor products, focusing on mechanical feasibility and performance validation.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, extensive experience with 3D CAD, and a proactive approach to complex engineering challenges. Proven expertise in product design from concept to completion is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product advanced engineering.
• Proven track record of overseeing consumer product design.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with high autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced mechanical system design for outdoor products.
• Own mechanical feasibility and performance validation.
• Develop and evaluate mechanisms and systems.

Skills

3D CAD (Solidworks, NX)

Mechanical design fundamentals

Prototyping

FEA and CFD

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or related Engineering

Tools

MS Office

NX

SolidWorks

Ansys Mechanical

Job description

Sr. Advanced Mechanical Engineer, Techtronic Industries, the world leader in cordless technology spanning Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floor Care Appliances, and Accessories is seeking a Sr. Advanced Mechanical Engineer for its Ryobi Outdoor Products Advanced Engineering team at our Innovation Center in Anderson, SC.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead advanced mechanical system design for next‑generation outdoor products
• Own mechanical feasibility, performance validation, and technical risk reduction for advanced projects
• Develop and evaluate mechanisms, structures, and integrated systems using first‑principles analysis, FEA, CFD, and physical testing
• Translate early concepts into technically mature designs suitable for transition into product development
• Build, test, and iterate functional prototypes to validate durability, performance, and manufacturability
• Define system requirements, user operation methods, and design trade‑offs
• Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Industrial Design, and other cross‑functional teams to ensure balanced technical solutions
• Guide junior engineers through complex mechanical design challenges and best practices
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to engineering leadership and other stakeholders
• Contribute to budget, schedule, and quality planning to support key advanced engineering milestones

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or related Engineering disciplines; advanced degree a plus
• 5+ years of experience in product advanced engineering, concept maturation, or innovation in consumer products, automotive, or adjacent industries
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.) and rapid prototyping
• Excellent mechanical design fundamentals with experience in mechanisms, gear design, structures, engineering materials, and manufacturing processes
• Proven track record of overseeing and evaluating the design of consumer products from start to finish
• Experience building prototypes, developing test plans, and defining acceptance criteria
• Ability to couple first‑principles analysis with advanced tools such as FEA, CFD, and AI/ML to guide mechanical design
• Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages of development simultaneously
• Work with a high degree of autonomy, leadership, and proactivity
• Experience with measurement equipment for vibration & sound is a plus
• Willingness to travel ~5-10% (domestic/international)
• Software: MS Office, NX, SolidWorks, Ansys Mechanical, LS‑Dyna, Fluent, Discovery, KISSsoft

We Value

• Self‑starters who can work well autonomously and in collaboration with teams
• Individuals with the "Maker" mindset – excited to jump into a new project and not afraid to get their hands dirty
• Collaborative contributors – bring outside experience and interests to brainstorming sessions
• Cross‑functional communicators - able to translate information between technical and non‑technical co‑workers
• Experience with Rapid Prototyping (varying materials and processes)
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems (ex. motors, microcontrollers, batteries)
• Engineers who enjoy solving ambiguous technical problems and reducing uncertainty through data‑driven design decisions