Design Engineer-Front End Innovation

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

• 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)

• Join a culture driven by relentless improvement anda 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 (https://www.milwaukeetool.jobs/Benefits)

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.