Design Engineer II - Hand Tools

Milwaukee Tool • Milwaukee, WI

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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. As a key member of cross-functional New Product Development teams, this role contributes technical solutions, supports engineering decisions, and delivers products that meet customer needs and business objectives.

The position focuses on Hand Tool New Product Development, including product design, engineering analysis, testing, validation, launch, and ongoing product improvement. It also supports manufacturing teams and suppliers with technical troubleshooting and design improvements, and conducts competitive product evaluations, technical investigations, and root cause analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of design experience.
• Proficiency in 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 meet functional requirements and align with manufacturing process capabilities.
• Evaluate product designs in terms of materials, manufacturing methods, reliability, quality, and cost.
• 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 to project stakeholders independently.
• 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