Design Engineer
Job Description:As a Design Engineer on the Front-End Innovation team, you will identify real user problems and translate them into breakthrough product concepts that define our future portfolio. You will operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, supporting projects from early discovery through concept development, validation, and handoff.
This role is built for engineers who are curious, empathetic, and hands-on: individuals who thrive on turning user insights into tangible, high-impact solutions. You will be empowered to learn quickly, own your work end-to-end, and drive innovation that delivers meaningful, real-world impact, backed by the resources and scale of an industry-leading organization.
You will define our next generation of tools and solutions by: - Building and iterating prototypes, leveraging 3D modeling, simulation, and rapid prototyping tools
- Generating and refining concepts in ambiguous problem spaces using structured ideation and good engineering judgment
- Participating in and translating field research into user feedback, observations, and actionable insights
- Performing engineering analysis to evaluate feasibility, performance, risk, and design tradeoffs
- Driving collaboration with product marketing, design research, industrial design, NPD/ADV engineering, and project leadership to push the boundaries of innovation
- Communicating clearly to stakeholders, including design intent, tradeoffs, progress, and recommendations
- Defining and evaluating critical user benefits, business fit, and technical feasibility
What TOOLS You Bring- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Mechatronics, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience in product development, innovation, or concept engineering, with demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions. Experience on front end innovation teams preferred.
- Evolving foundation in engineering fundamentals (mechanics, materials, analysis, tolerancing, statics, dynamics, and manufacturing processes)
- Experience creating and using prototypes, models, or other tools to drive learning and decision-making
- Experience with CAD, Analysis Tools, 3D Printing, rapid prototyping methods, and office suite
- Ability to leverage strategy-level critical thinking skills with a growing understanding of supporting disciplines to ensure the right ideas move forward
- A curious, hands-on attitude driven by extreme ownership and bias toward action
- Ability to operate with speed, agility, and urgency in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- High interest in tools of trade and improving how they are employed
- Ability to travel 10-20% of the time (domestic and international)
Why Milwaukee Tool- Join a culture driven by relentless improvement and
a user-focused, solution-driven mindset - Work on products that directly improve the lives of professionals on the jobsite
- Be part of a team obsessed with disruptive innovation
- Grow quickly through real ownership and technical challenges
What Sets You Apart- You have an entrepreneurial, user-centric mindset
- You take ownership and follow through
- You have a penchant for building over analyzing
- You are energized by ambiguity and fast iteration
- You take initiative to seek out opportunities and champion solutions
Our 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
- And many more, check out our benefits site HERE
