Sr. Design Engineer – New Product Development Engineering

Techtronic Cordless GP- TTIPE; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Techtronic Cordless GP- TTIPE is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Anderson, SC, responsible for mechanical design execution in outdoor power equipment. This role emphasizes design quality, manufacturability, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of design experience. Proficiency in 3D CAD and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Occasional travel may be required. The position allows you to work in a fast-paced environment with global suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of design experience in consumer, industrial, or electromechanical products.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience leading design verification and validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Owns mechanical design execution for assigned components.
• Partners with sourcing and suppliers to evaluate manufacturing processes.
• Defines DFMEA inputs and develops design verification plans.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency (Creo / SolidWorks / NX)

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

GD&T

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Sr. Design Engineer – New Product Development Engineering

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. is currently looking for a Senior Design Engineer in Anderson, SC. The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for hands‑on mechanical design execution for moderate to high‑complexity outdoor power equipment (OPE) systems and subsystems. This role owns detailed design execution from concept to production, with a strong emphasis on robust design, manufacturability, validation, and cost. Within the Outdoor Engineering organization, the Sr. Design Engineer functions as a technical leader and subject‑matter expert for assigned components and assemblies, partnering closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and global suppliers to deliver competitive, production‑ready designs.

Key Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Technical Design Ownership Owns end‑to‑end mechanical design execution for assigned components, sub‑assemblies, or systems from concept, layout, and detailed CAD through validation and production release. Develops and maintains 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks, and specifications to ensure functional performance, regulatory compliance, durability, safety, and manufacturability. Analyzes problems and provides design trade‑off analyses (performance, cost, weight, manufacturability, reliability) and documents rationale for design decisions. Applies structured problem‑solving methods to resolve design issues, field failures, and manufacturing concerns. Demonstrates strong engineering judgment and accountability for design quality and performance.
• Design for Manufacturing, Cost, and Quality Designs components optimized for high‑volume manufacturing, assembly efficiency, tooling capability, and supplier process constraints. Partners with Sourcing and suppliers to evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling concepts, and cost drivers early in development. Actively supports value engineering/cost‑down initiatives without compromising performance or quality. Ensures designs comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable UL / ANSI / CSA / ISO expectations.
• Verification & Validation Defines DFMEA inputs, design risks, and mitigation strategies for owned designs. Develops and executes design verification plans including tolerance validation, stress analysis, durability testing, environmental testing, and abuse testing. Uses data‑driven test results to refine designs and confirm requirements are met with appropriate margin. Reviews and approves engineering changes, deviation requests, and corrective actions related to owned designs.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration Works closely with Product Management to translate customer needs and CTQs into clear engineering requirements. Supports Manufacturing Engineering during pilot builds, PPAP, and ramp‑up by resolving build issues and incorporating feedback into design revisions. Collaborates with Quality, Compliance, and Reliability teams to support certifications, audits, and failure investigations. Provides clear technical communication to global engineering, sourcing, and supplier teams. Contributes to the development and improvement of design standards, test methods, and engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of design experience in consumer, industrial, or electromechanical products.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo / SolidWorks / NX or equivalent), detailed drawings, and GD&T.
• Demonstrated experience with materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and supplier‑built components.
• Experience leading design verification and validation activities using data‑driven methods.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, results‑driven product development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with outdoor power equipment, power tools, small engines, or high‑load electromechanical systems.
• Hands‑on experience supporting pilot builds and production ramp‑ups.
• Familiarity with global supplier collaboration and Asia‑based manufacturing.
• Experience supporting UL / CSA / ANSI compliance activities.

Travel

Occasional travel (approximately 3–10%) to suppliers, manufacturing sites, or test facilities.