Sr Design Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead technical resource on mid/high complexity Power Tool New Product Development projects.
• Provide clear technical information to cross functional teammates, Project Leaders and Global Engineering teams, facilitating trade-off decisions.
• Establish test regimens for components and assemblies within project scope with minimal guidance; deliver complete data analysis to support design recommendations.
• Serve as a technical resource and provide consultation/mentorship to engineering and non-engineering teammates alike.
• Apply first principles to create free body diagrams and develop static and/or dynamic models of new systems, leading the design analytically and supporting decision-making through rigorous engineering analysis.
• Perform mechanical stress analysis on linear and non-linear systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Execute tolerance stack analyses (statistical and geometric preferred).
• Design and analyze gear-driven systems and mechanisms, including sound and vibration/response of dynamic systems.
• Demonstrate system-level thinking by maintaining a holistic view of how interdisciplinary design decisions affect user needs and project delivery.
• Collaborate proactively with interdisciplinary peers to plan for and address issues that could impact schedule, cost, performance, or delivery of user needs.
• Create and execute plans to inform early-stage development using both empirical and analytical methods; develop structured approaches to investigate root cause and troubleshoot designs under cost, schedule, performance, and other constraints.
• Operate effectively in a high-paced and dynamic development environment.
• Motivate and support learning—actively seek opportunities to learn and teach others about new discoveries and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of machine design experience, minimum
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD Modeling
• Deep mechanical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of engineering materials, machine component design, mechanical properties and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% (travel includes Domestic and International).
• Genuine interest in tools of the construction trades and a passion for innovative product development.
• Strong motivation to grow, learn, and be challenged by the unknown
• Experience in systems where closed-loop performance, accuracy, and repeatability are critical (e.g., robotics, automated assembly, precision torque/control systems).
• Strong foundation in process control and applied statistics, including capability metrics, variation reduction, and experimental design.
• Ability to think at the system level by showing an understanding how hardware, controls, and user/environmental inputs interact to influence performance consistency.

Qualifications

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

401(k) savings program with immediate vesting.

Education assistance to support your ongoing growth.

On-site wellness resources, including a fitness center, cafeteria, complimentary coffee, and more.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.