Stanley Leadership Program – Engineering

Towson, MD | New Britain, CT | Valley City, OH. Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness: people with a sense of purpose and integrity, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and a care for making things better. For Those Who Make The World™. Join our top‑notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high‑performing professionals globally who are making their mark on brands including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Development Program (“SLP”) is a high‑profile rotational program that accelerates the development of our future leaders. It is geared toward recent graduates with engineering internship experience and a relevant degree with a passion for a long‑term career in engineering.

Engineering SLPs work in three 8‑month rotations in Engineering, Product Management and Operations at different facilities across the United States. Each rotation has project assignments that allow participants to become familiar with how we do business and contribute to the success of that facility. The program offers invaluable experiences for early‑career associates seeking challenging developmental opportunities to jump‑start their careers.

As a part of the SLP program, you’ll be part of our Engineering team. You’ll get to:

• Build core professional skills and competencies in Engineering, including cross‑functional relations in Product Management and Operations.
• Have multiple touchpoints and networking with our dedicated Program Team, SLP Peers, C‑Suite Executives, SLP Alumni, and GSC Leadership & Business Partners.
• Upon successful performance, support is provided with post‑program placement into roles that continue to demand excellence and leadership skills.

You love to learn, grow, and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. You also have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of one internship experience in an Engineering related role.
• Recent graduates or early career professionals with less than 2 years of professional experience (including internship/co‑op experiences).
• Demonstrated leadership values & behaviors, and core professional skills such as critical thinking, problem‑solving, learning agility, and accountability.
• Passion and curiosity for function and industry.
• Software and program experience preferred: SAP, 3D CAD; CATIA, Deep How, etc.
• English proficiency – native or bilingual fluency.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

Must be willing to rotate work assignments, projects, and teams every 6‑12 months throughout the program. Relocation for a minimum of one rotation may be required; relocation assistance available.

• This hybrid role will begin in either New Britain, CT or Towson, MD.
• 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.

You’ll get pride from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes around the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company, a driving force in outdoor power equipment, and a global leader in industry. We’re visionaries and innovators with more to accomplish. Join us!

The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $70,300 - $83,599 per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign‑on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Stanley Black and Decker’s internal or external careers site.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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