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Design Engineer – Power Tool Accessories NPD

Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an accessory you designed, like a drill bit, blade or abrasive. What drove the design choices?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on experience with cutting, drilling or abrasive accessories and the physics behind them.

As the lead design engineer on a project team, how do you keep Marketing, Sourcing and Quality aligned on the design?

What they are checking: Whether they can act as the technical lead across functions, which the role requires.

How do you use user feedback when you're designing a new accessory?

What they are checking: Whether they connect design decisions to how trades actually use accessories on the job.

Tell me about a time a design didn't pass testing. What did you change and how did you decide?

What they are checking: Whether they iterate based on data and understand why the change worked.

What would you do

A Value Engineering project asks you to cut cost on a high-volume blade. Where do you look first?

What they are checking: Whether they find cost savings in process and material choices without hurting performance users notice.

Field complaints say a masonry bit is breaking at the shank. How do you find out why?

What they are checking: Whether they use failure analysis, user conditions and supplier data to get to root cause.

About the work

How would you go about making a hole saw cut faster and last longer at the same time?

What they are checking: Whether they understand tooth geometry, materials, heat and chip removal and the trade-offs among them.

What do you know about the materials and heat treatment used in cutting accessories, like carbide or high-speed steel?

What they are checking: Whether they know how material choices and processing affect accessory durability and performance.

How would you set up a test to compare our accessory against a competitor's in a way the team can trust?

What they are checking: Whether they can design fair, repeatable tests that reflect real jobsite use.

Accessories are often made by outside suppliers. How do you make sure a supplier can build your design consistently?

What they are checking: Whether they design with supplier processes in mind and set clear, checkable specifications.

How do you work through GD&T and tolerancing on a small part where a tiny change affects performance?

What they are checking: Whether they can set tolerances that protect function while still being affordable to make.

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The full job description

As published by Milwaukee Tool.

Job Description: Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our engineering teams. Our Accessories New Product Development Team is responsible for giving life to the cutting, drilling, driving, masonry, and abrasive accessories that are changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in engineering resources to design and develop leadership in engineering capabilities; something unique within the industry, and we're pushing the limits. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. The role of the Design Engineer is to act as the lead design engineer and technical resource within cross-functional project teams across New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Value Engineering, and Product Support specifically within our NPD Accessories business unit. You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: At Milwaukee Tool, our culture drives everything we do, and our people are the foundation on which our Culture is built. As One Team we relentlessly build and grow our Culture that is focused on: creating disruptive innovation, taking unparalleled pride in our work and brand, and doing what's best for our users. We require cultural passion and commitment, as appropriate to work position, of everyone who is employed at Milwaukee Tool. As an NPD Engineer in Milwaukee Tool Accessories, you will work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating daily with your peers across Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Operations, and Supply Chain. In order to move fast and stay connected with your on-site peers, this position is on-premises. It is not a remote position. Under the Guidance of Senior Engineering Staff: • Use the following to solve engineering problems: • 3D Modeling & Drafting • Manufacturing/Process Methods • Materials Science • Statics, Dynamics, and Stress Analysis • Establish test regimens for products within scope of the project. • Submit test requests to internal laboratory. Deliver complete data analysis to support design recommendations. • Provide clear engineering information to Project Leaders, Global Engineering Teams, and Engineering Management. • Prepare and present large mechanical engineering milestone reviews for peer and management review. • Perform analyses and gather data to help drive trade-off decisions across performance, cost, complexity, and schedule and provide data driven recommendations to the team and business. • Help qualify new suppliers, both international and domestic, for prototyping, development, NPD, and other supply chain needs. Travel will be required. • Interact with existing suppliers, quality, and manufacturing, both international and domestic, daily to develop new products and processes and to support/develop improvements to current products and processes. • Provide support for engineering changes including reservation and release of new part numbers and bill of materials. • Plan and prioritize technical project tasks within your function and requirements to keep project on schedule. • Maintain a positive and focused attitude with regular cross-functional collaboration. • Balance workload and priorities on multiple accessory projects of varying complexity simultaneously. • Perform various other duties to support the larger business needs as assigned and directed by management. What TOOLS you’ll bring with you: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. • Previous entry level engineering, internship, or co-op experience preferred. • Working knowledge of 3D Modeling and Drafting. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications. • Mechanical aptitude is required including a functional knowledge of design, engineering materials, mechanical properties and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials. • Must be a highly motivated self-starter with never satisfied, always improving attitude. Must be agile with the ability to work in an ever-changing and flexible environment. • Ability to travel up to 10% both domestically and internationally. We provide these great 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. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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