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Sr Design Engineer

Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026
Job Description

Senior Design Engineer – Power Tools Value Engineering

The Senior design engineer’s primary role uses highly developed engineering expertise, project management and leadership skills to lead technical cost saving projects while simultaneously coaching and developing a technical team. Thorough understanding of part cost methodology and design for manufacturing are required to successfully lead cost saving initiatives across multiple tool categories. This role also supports new product development through cost analysis and design experience to support achieving cost targets prior to launch.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Lead a small team (1-3) of mechanical engineers by supporting technical and cultural development through coaching and mentoring. Ability to identify growth/leadership opportunities for direct reports
  • Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally to identify risks, validation or design path based on component requirements for durability and performance
  • Demonstrated ability and experience in providing clear technical communication to both local and global engineering and operations teams.
  • Serve as a technical resource for part cost methodology utilizing developed fundamental design skills and expertise in multiple manufacturing methods to provide consultation / mentorship to team and peers
  • Serve as contact on value engineering team to collaborate with NPD teams to identify cost reductions and support cost saving opportunities on active projects prior to launch.
  • Proven ability to facilitate trade-off discussions regarding design, cost, or schedule of project with large cross functional team.
  • Ability to review test data or testing failures to support root cause analysis with ability to identifying path(s) forward
  • Successful track record of executing and supporting team by performing a wide variety of calculations and software aided analyses in the following areas:
    • Mechanical stress analysis
    • Tolerance stack analysis
    • Material selection
    • Design for Manufacturing
    • Mechanism development and analysis
  • Ability to lead tool level cost investigation exercises with intent to identify cost reduction or product improvement opportunities.
Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics
  • 5 years of design experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of direct management experience of technical team.
  • Deep mechanical aptitude is required, including a broad knowledge of engineering materials, mechanical properties and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.
  • Strong proficiency in 3D CAD – ProE, SolidWorks, NX
  • Strong proficiency in 2D drawing creation and specification utilizing a comprehensive understanding of GD&T
  • Strong experience with FEA utilizing ANSYS suite
  • Strong Root Cause analysis background supporting project scope or testing failures
  • Ability to travel up to 10% (travel includes Domestic and International).
  • High interest in tools of the construction trades

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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