Design Engineer

Job Description:

Design Engineer

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us ! As Design Engineer you would report to a member of the senior engineering staff. To be successful in this role you will need to be a driven, self-starter with the ability to use traditional engineering analytic problem solving combined with a desire to focus on manufacturing processes, experimental methods, and a scientific/R&D approach. You will need to push creative possibilities to ultimately gain market share with new technologies, innovations, and products. Additionally, under the leadership of a Project Leader, this position will support all technical needs, including operations, purchasing, brand, quality marketing and NPD engineering.

You will be located at our Brookfield, WI office. Milwaukee offers benefits on your first day of work (health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k) and an excellent working environment that includes an on-site cafeteria, state of the art fitness facility, recreational sports leagues and company outings.

You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical and hydraulic system design for new products from concept through to mass production.

• Provide multiple design, manufacturing, and process options to solve complex engineering problems.

• Work with a Project Leader to support all technical requests from departments including operations, purchasing, brand marketing, quality and NPD engineering.

• Work with a marketing and reliability team to develop comprehensive test plans to evaluate all aspects of product specifications, performance, and reliability.

• Use mechanical design and stress analysis, material and heat treat selection, experimental techniques, statistical data analysis, and other engineering tools to develop theories and support conclusions.

• Plan, prioritize, manage, and execute all engineering deliverables to meet overall project deadlines.

• Present technical data/findings, concepts, and other project related material to cross-functional team members as well as members of management.

• Work as a technical resource to troubleshoot problems with manufacturing teams and suppliers.

• Work directly with the Milwaukee Tool Test Lab and technicians to conceptualize and develop new tests and improve existing tests.

• Perform performance tests utilizing data acquisition devices.

• Participate in end-user field research and focus groups to understand the needs of the customer.

• Analyze complex data sets using both practical and statistical means.

• Seek out and help qualify new suppliers, both international and domestic, for prototyping, development, NPD, and other supply chain needs. Travel will be required.

• Interact with existing suppliers, quality, and manufacturing, both international and domestic, on a daily basis to develop new products and processes and to support/develop improvements to current products and processes.

• Create solid models, drawings, work instructions, standards, and other engineering documents in support of any technical need.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering; or similar field.

• Experience in compact hydraulic system design, prototyping and testing.

• Experience with basic solid modeling and drafting (CAD). GD&T knowledge preferred.

• Excellent ability and desire to work collaboratively within cross-functional project teams comprised of domestic and international team members.

• Exhibit developing mechanical aptitude and a continuous drive to learn is required.

• Excellent problem solving skills and hands-on attitude.

• Previous entry level or intern level experience with related

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.

• Education assistance.

• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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