Principal Design Engineer

This position works in a team environment and uses engineering expertise and project management abilities to contribute to the development and manufacturing of power tools, batteries, and motors.
Duties and Responsibilities
Chief technical resource and mechanical engineering leader on mid/high complexity Power Tool New Product Development projects.

Provide clear engineering information to Project Leaders and the Global Engineering teams facilitating trade off decisions.

Establish test regimens for components and assemblies within area of scope in the project with minimal guidance. Deliver complete data analysis to support design recommendations

Serve as a technical resource on areas of expertise and provide consultation / mentorship to others

Able to effectively manage a technical team and provide technical guidance on complex programs, to achieve cost, performance and schedule requirements.

Execute a wide variety of calculations and software aided analyses in the following areas:
Mechanical stress analysis

Tolerance stack analyses

Mechanism development and analysis

Analyze project risks and provide assessment to senior leadership - included but not limited to: Cost, Schedule, Procurement, Design, and Safety.

Prioritize and manage multiple projects - Adhere to timelines and excel in a fast-paced high-energy environment.

Collaborate with other engineers in technical solutions and implementation across domestic and global manufacturing sites

Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology.

Identify areas of continuous improvement across global labs and automation tech.

Project Management:
Lead mid to high level manufacturing projects, providing direction, guidance and engineering expertise to team members. Facilitate project flow involving regular contact with engineering, manufacturing and other cross functional teams.

Drive strategic cost, quality and delivery initiatives with aggressive focus on breakthrough process and technology improvements to achieve a substantial competitive advantage.

Lead new product development manufacturing processes and technology to support product strategy and product roadmap

Excellent verbal and written communication to make formal presentations regarding project status to team and management

Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics, Masters preferred

10 years of design experience.

Strong proficiency in 3D CAD - ProE, Solidworks, NX, or similar as well as FEA.

Experience with FEA.

Deep mechanical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of engineering materials, mechanical properties and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.

Ability to travel up to 20% (travel includes Domestic and International).

High interest in tools of the construction trades.

Ability to be interactive "hands on" with each upcoming engineering project.