Design Engineer II - Hand Tools

Milwaukee Tool • Milwaukee, MT

20h

About The Position

A Design Engineer II applies engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills to contribute to the design, development, and support of new and existing products within the department. The role works as a key member of cross-functional New Product Development teams, contributing technical solutions, supporting engineering decisions, and delivering products that meet customer needs and business objectives. This position focuses on Hand Tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years of design experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD systems, including Creo (Pro/E), SolidWorks, NX, or similar CAD platforms.
• Experience applying engineering analysis tools to support mechanical design and development activities.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of engineering materials, mechanical properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across functions.
• Willingness to learn skills outside primary areas of expertise.
• High interest in understanding end-user applications and job site needs.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and launch Hand Tool New Product Development projects.
• Develop product designs and engineering solutions that meet end-user needs, performance requirements, and project objectives.
• Develop component and product specifications that achieve functional requirements while aligning with manufacturing process capabilities.
• Evaluate product designs with respect to materials, manufacturing methods, reliability, quality, and cost to support sound engineering decisions.
• Perform engineering calculations and software-aided analyses involving mechanical stress, tolerance stack, mechanism design and force transmission, product durability and failure, and ergonomic evaluation and user-focused design optimization.
• Develop and analyze testing programs to support design decisions and product validation.
• Communicate test results, technical findings, and recommendations independently to project stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing teams and suppliers in troubleshooting technical issues and implementing design improvements.
• Conduct competitive product evaluations, technical investigations, and root cause analyses to support product improvements and future product development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level