Project Engineer, Mechanical

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Towson, MD

18d • $90,000 - $144,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. As a Project Engineer, you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor Team working as a hybrid employee. You’re a strong problem solver who can see the big picture; managed a program, so you know that it takes action to get things done. You’re not afraid to lead by example. You have worked your way up through the various New Product Development roles, so you can lead empathetically and set clear career paths for direct reports. You’re agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we deliver top-notch customer experiences, always. You want to work on a project where you can see the fruits of your labor come to life and enjoy getting to see the finished product on the shelves of major retailers around the globe.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate; FEA, 2D/3D CAD (CATIA experience a plus)
• Demonstrated experience with product development: Design, DFM, Prototypes, root cause analysis
• Use of statistical tools, process capability, DOE’s, stackups
• Proven ability to solve complex problems within design constraints
• Project Management – planning, scheduling, budgeting, executing, cross functional teamwork/leadership
• Workflow/routings/BOM’s
• Coordination of internal and external resources
• Accountable for managing a program and owning the results
• Enjoy Full/fast-paced design cycles that average 2 years and a dynamic work environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience/training in Project Management preferred.
• PMP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage projects to achieve all quality, performance, schedule and cost objectives in a cross-functional environment.
• Independently execute prioritization, planning, scheduling, and tracking of objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product Marketing, Global Sourcing, Reliability, Suppliers, Manufacturing, etc.) to identify and clearly define customer requirements, and translate those requirements into appropriate product specifications
• Lead a core team of 2-3 engineers/designers to create a product that exceeds the product specifications while developing their skill and mentoring them along the way
• Recommend sound product design decisions following a thorough analysis of complex data
• Supervise prototype and engineering builds for engineering and manufacturing teams and initial production lots to ensure that the products are assembled and tested in the correct way to ensure long term product quality
• Implements design and process controls, conducts root-cause analysis, and apply statistical and Lean Six-Sigma techniques to maintain and improve product quality as problems arise thru the product development cycle
• Coordinates with Management to ensure programs are on track and identifies risk areas and suggest mitigation options to keep development moving in the right direction
• Utilize Engineering process to develop and deliver technical design in support of new product development.
• Possible international travel to visit manufacturing locations
• Must have desire to be a “hands-on” leader – future potential for a leadership role

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What This Job Offers

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