Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Position: New Project Engineer
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REQ-New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer-Onsite Brea, CA
** Come build your career.
**** The Job:
** We are seeking a highly driven New Product Implementation (NPI) Engineer to drive the technical development, validation, and manufacturing readiness of new products. This role is deeply engineering‑focused, requiring strong design capability, hands‑on problem solving, and the ability to translate complex functional requirements into reliable, manufacturable product solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and building high‑quality products from the ground up.
** Technical Product Development:
*** Lead the engineering design, prototyping, and refinement of new products from concept to production readiness.
* Develop detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
* Evaluate design feasibility, manufacturability, and performance using engineering principles and industry best practices.
* Conduct tolerance stack-ups, material selections, and design trade-off analyses to ensure robust product performance.
** Quality Engineering and Continuous Improvement:
*** Analyze test data, production feedback, and failure modes to identify improvement opportunities.
* Create and maintain DFMEAs and PFMEAs to anticipate and mitigate risks in design and process.
* Lead containment, corrective actions, and long‑term technical improvements for design‑related quality concerns.
* Establish engineering standards, inspection criteria, and key quality checkpoints for new products.
** The Person:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field); 3–5 years of technical engineering experience.
* Strong proficiency with CAD tools (Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar).
* Hands‑on experience with electromechanical components, crimping tools, or precision assembly is a plus.
* Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
Power BI and Minitab experience preferred.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an ability to interpret testing, failure data, and engineering measurements.
* Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
* Effective communicator able to collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners.
* Experience with Lean, DFM/DFA, or continuous improvement principles is beneficial.
** The Details:
** You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:
* Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
* Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
** And More:
** We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:
* * Grow:
* Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
* * Learn:
* Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera, and online university.
* * Belong:
* Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* * Give Back:
* Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

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!
* This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN…