Hiring: Senior Design Engineer, Head Protection Company: Milwaukee Tool Location: Milwaukee, WI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:48:41 Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Machine Learning, Python About the job Experience: •2+ years experience with energy absorption technologies and/or head protection products •5+ years of product development experience in automotive, industrial, consumer/durable goods, or adjacent industries. Required Skills: •Senior Design Engineer, Advanced Engineering •Front End Head Protection Development •Develop innovative solutions that industry leading safety performance in a head protection product. •Define performance objectives and validation strategies; develop and execute test plans for functional, durability, and environmental requirements. •Instrument prototypes/fixtures for high-fidelity data capture; analyze results with DOE, regression, and reliability models to quantify trade-offs. •Partner cross-functionally with simulation engineers to develop FEA/CFD/thermal models to lab/field data; update models based on findings; drive root-cause analysis and reliability growth. •Utilize high speed video, python tools, and other advanced data analysis techniques to synthesize test results into actionable findings •Partner with manufacturing and suppliers on process capability, materials, and tooling; feed cost/quality/takt insights into design iterations and risk mitigation. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Product, or Material Engineering (or related); advanced degree a plus. •Demonstrated expertise in test planning/execution, data analysis, and modeling/simulation (FEA/CFD/thermal). •Proficiency in CAD; experience with DFMA, prototyping methods, and supplier collaboration. •Hands-on with instrumentation/DAQ and statistical tools (e.g., JMP/Minitab); familiarity with reliability methods (e.g., accelerated life testing, Weibull). •Excellent communication skills—able to synthesize complex data into clear design recommendations; strong cross-functional collaboration. •Practical experience applying ML/AI to guide mechanical design and integrate proven tools into standard engineering workflows •Self-starter comfortable learning beyond core discipline; able to manage ambiguous design tasks. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!