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®. 

The Job:   

As a Mechanical Engineer III, you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor team working as an on-site employee.    You’ll get to:    

• 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.
• Provide leadership in design, technical aspects, and project scheduling

• 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.

The Person:   

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:  

• Bachelors  degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of related experience in product design or manufacturing
• 4+ years experiencing 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.

The Details: 

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: 

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 digital learning portal.  

• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. 

• 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! 

MUST have HR approval to add to a posting: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc). 

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• This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​

• The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​

• 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 tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
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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