Sr. Design Engineer - New Product Development Engineering

Job Description:

Sr. Design Engineer - New Product Development Engineering

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., is currently looking for a Senior Design Engineer in Anderson, SC. The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for hands-on mechanical design execution for moderate to high-complexity outdoor power equipment (OPE) systems and subsystems. This role owns detailed design execution from concept to production, with a strong emphasis on robust design, manufacturability, validation, and cost. Operating within the Outdoor Engineering organization, the Sr. Design Engineer I functions as a technical leader and subject-matter expert for assigned components and assemblies, partnering closely with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and global suppliers to deliver competitive, production-ready designs.

Key Job Functions & Responsibilities

Technical Design Ownership

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  Owns end-to-end mechanical design execution for assigned components, sub-assemblies, or systems from concept, layout, and detailed CAD through validation and production release.

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  Develops and maintains 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks, and specifications to ensure functional performance, regulatory compliance, durability, safety, and manufacturability.

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  Ability to analyze problems and provide design trade-off analyses (performance, cost, weight, manufacturability, reliability) and documents rationale for design decisions.

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  Applies structured problem-solving methods to resolve design issues, field failures, and manufacturing concerns.

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  Demonstrates strong engineering judgment and accountability for design quality and performance.

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Design for Manufacturing, Cost, and Quality

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  Designs components optimized for high - volume manufacturing , assembly efficiency, tooling capability, and supplier process constraints.

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  Partners with Sourcing and suppliers to evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling concepts, and cost drivers early in development.

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  Actively supports value engineering / cost - down initiatives without compromising performance or quality.

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  Ensures designs comply with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable UL / ANSI / CSA / ISO expectations.

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Verification & Validation

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  Defines DFMEA inputs, design risks, and mitigation strategies for owned designs.

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  Develops and executes design verification plans including tolerance validation, stress analysis, durability testing, environmental testing, and abuse testing.

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  Uses data-driven test results to refine designs and confirm requirements are met with appropriate margin.

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  Reviews and approves engineering changes, deviation requests, and corrective actions related to owned designs.

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Cross - Functional Collaboration

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  Works closely with Product Management to translate customer needs and CTQs into clear engineering requirements.

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  Supports Manufacturing Engineering during pilot builds, PPAP, and ramp-up by resolving build issues and incorporating feedback into design revisions.

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  Collaborates with Quality, Compliance, and Reliability teams to support certifications, audits, and failure investigations.

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  Provides clear technical communication to global engineering, sourcing, and supplier teams.

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  Contributes to the development and improvement of design standards, test methods, and engineering processes.

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Required Qualifications

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  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

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  Minimum 5 years of design experience in consumer, industrial, or electromechanical products.

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  Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo / SolidWorks / NX or equivalent), detailed drawings, and GD&T.

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  Demonstrated experience with materials, manufacturing processes, tooling, and supplier-built components.

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  Experience leading design verification and validation activities using data-driven methods.

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  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

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  Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven product development environment.

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Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience with outdoor power equipment, power tools, small engines, or high-load electromechanical systems.

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  Hands-on experience supporting pilot builds and production ramp-ups.

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  Familiarity with global supplier collaboration and Asia-based manufacturing.

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  Experience supporting UL / CSA / ANSI compliance activities.

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Travel

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• Occasional travel (approximately 3-10% ) to suppliers, manufacturing sites, or test facilities.
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