Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Management
Lead new product development from concept generation through design, validation, and production launch.
Identify technical risks proactively, lead problem-solving efforts, and drive effective corrective actions throughout the development cycle.
Lead design reviews, prototype builds, and engineering validation activities.
Mechanical Design & Engineering
Own the mechanical and structural design of products and subsystems.
Perform and guide strength calculations, structural analysis, tolerance analysis, and theoretical engineering evaluations to ensure robust and reliable designs.
Lead engineering team to complete concepts, 3D models, detailed drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Transfer product requirements into practical, manufacturable solutions that balance performance, cost, quality, and user needs.
Manufacturing & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Apply DFM/DFA principles to improve manufacturability, production efficiency, and cost competitiveness.
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Product Management, and Test Engineering teams to support successful product launch.
Support value engineering and cost optimization initiatives and contribute to platform-based product development.
Technical Leadership
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across the R&D organization.
Stay current on industry trends, materials, manufacturing technologies, and competitive products relevant to power tools and cable-processing applications.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
8+ years of experience in new product development related to hydraulic tools and pipe wrenches.
Proven experience in mechanical/structural design, engineering analysis, and product commercialization.
Demonstrated success delivering projects against quality, schedule, and profitability targets.
Technical Skills
Strong foundation in structural design, mechanical design, and engineering fundamentals.
Solid experience in strength analysis, mechanical calculations, and theoretical analysis.
Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD tools and engineering drawing standards.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, stamping, casting, and assembly.
Good understanding of DFM/DFA and production feasibility considerations.
Familiarity with relevant power tool standards, product safety requirements, and industry compliance expectations.
Professional Skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functions.
Fluent written and spoken English, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a global environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience in the development of products or applications involving hydraulic tools, cable cutting, wire stripping, crimping, and pipe processing tools is highly preferred.
Proven experience working effectively with global teams, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities across cross-functional and international environments.
What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Global Benefits & Perks
You’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary plus receive entitlements and benefits unique to your country of hire.
What You’ll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
