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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer II - PPE - **Company:** Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. - **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Minitab, Test Data, Creo, Ansys - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B7C71C3F4B18475BB8C000082F67C01B/job/ ## About the Role * BS in Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, * 2-5 years of product design and development experience * Experience with PPE, textiles, plastics, elastomers, biomechanics, or regulated products is a plus Technical Skills * Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar) * Solid understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes * FEA (ANSYS), statistical analysis (Minitab), or similar tools are a plus Professional Skills * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Clear communicator who works well on cross-functional teams * Comfortable taking ownership and working independently * Passion for safety and user-focused design * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed ## Description Join our PPE New Product Development (NPD) team and help design the next generation of safety gear. As a Design Engineer II, you will take ownership of critical design work-turning user needs, new technologies, and engineering fundamentals into PPE products that move from concept to production. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and wants to see their designs worn by thousands of users worldwide. Every product you design here protects someone on the jobsite. That responsibility drives everything we do. What You'll Do * Design and develop PPE products from early concept through mass production * Apply engineering fundamentals (CAD, GD&T, materials, biomechanics, FEA) to solve real-world safety challenges * Plan and execute design verification & validation testing, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance * Analyze test data and present clear engineering recommendations to project leaders and stakeholders * Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and suppliers to ensure successful product launches * Support multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities with moderate supervision * Build and test prototypes using a hands-on, learn-fast approach How You'll Make an Impact * Drive design improvements to enhance performance, durability, cost, and manufacturability * Solve design and manufacturing issues using root cause analysis * Contribute new ideas, challenge assumptions, and help foster a culture of innovation * Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers as our team grows * Stay current with PPE standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Colorful quantum randomness](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100257-colorful-quantum-randomness) - [C# 13 Unleashed: Live Demos of my Top 10 Cutting-Edge Features!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1225-c-13-unleashed-live-demos-of-my-top-10-cutting-edge-features) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How Many Jobs Are Available in Technology?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/450-how-many-jobs-are-available-in-technology)