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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Milwaukee Tool
- **Location:** Brookfield, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5AC04FED89F94333BFC080E74516CA7F/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering; or similar field.
 * 2+ years of experience in related design field.
 * GD&T and CAD proficiency
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude.
 * High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Power Point.
 * Willingness to learn skill sets outside primary discipline.
 * Ability to travel 10% of the time is required (travel includes Domestic and International).
 * High interest in tools of the trade.

## Description

As a Design Engineer for Milwaukee you will be located at our Brookfield, WI office. Our corporate office is only 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee and located near American Family Field, Milwaukee Zoo, Mitchell Park Domes, as well as many more attractions and restaurants. You will work in a fast-paced environment to innovate new products as a member of a cross-functional team. One of the most rewarding aspects of the job is seeing a product you designed on the shelves of a Home Depot., * Take a concept idea and make it come to life.

 * Design and test products from concept to production.
 * Develop design solutions to meet consumer requirements.
 * Participate in field research.
 * Facilitate project flow involving regular contact with manufacturing and other cross-functional team members.
 * Interact with suppliers to develop part/product specifications that meet performance requirements while falling within process capabilities.
 * Evaluate product design relative to material selection, cost and reliability.
 * Perform a wide variety of calculations and software aided analyses in the following areas:
 * Mechanical stress analysis, material and heat treatment selection, tolerance and fit analyses, statics and dynamics, noise and vibration, thermal heat transfer, and a variety of machine element design.
 * Independently develop, write, and analyze test requests with the Milwaukee Tool Test Laboratory.
 * Work as a technical resource to troubleshoot problems with manufacturing teams and suppliers.


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