Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer III – Onsite East Longmeadow, MA, United States

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®.

• Lead 6-21 months long product development programs using the SBD Phase Gate process by applying critical thinking, analysis and problem solving to design new products based on defined customer CTQs.
• Prepare feasibility/lean study for proposed ideas of new product development, including competitive research and analysis, product function and features proposal, technical requirements confirmation, project schedule arrangement and budget planning etc.
• Create working models of new product concepts using 3D CAD software (CATIA or similar) and subsequently build physical prototypes to support product development.
• Conduct new product development and improvement to existing products by working closely with global product team on product design, 3D modeling, testing and composition of technical documentation.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs, 2D Drawings, Test Plans, and Specifications.
• Support R&D projects to keep the process aligned with planned timeline, control the project budget, to achieve all the project goals.
• Develop new testing equipment and procedures as needed to evaluate product features and design by performing hands‑on and robotic testing using standard and custom power tools and procedures.
• Create and execute sampling, product evaluations and documentation including the writing of product performance specifications and test plans.
• Analyze test data and make conclusions, determine follow‑up actions, and communicate findings to internal or external stakeholders report out/present to the leadership team.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to continuously improve the product functions, performance, manufacturing process and reduce costs.
• Support DFMEA and PFMEA sessions and design reviews.
• Execute on site visits to communicate with customers, sales and service team, to understand demands and provide timely solutions when needed.
• Support end user and customer research for CTQ evaluation and product acceptance.
• Support cross-functional teams in product innovation and ideation sessions for the development of solutions that resolve end‑user frustrations.
• Product focus will on a wide range of power tool saw blades and industrial bandsaw blades.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of related experience in product design or manufacturing.
• 4+ years experience of design using 3D/2D CAD (CATIA preferred) with knowledge of GD&T.
• Understanding of cutting tool application and cutting tool material properties.
• Familiar with design and creation of forged metal parts as well as other metal fabrication processes.
• Familiar with heat treat and tempering processes of metals and experience communicating with manufacturing teams.
• Practice best time management techniques to ensure project schedules are met; create project schedules and action trackers when necessary.
• Comfortable with hands‑on testing and using power tools and being in an industrial environment.

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including 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. And More:

• 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 digital learning portal.
• Belong:
  Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect…