Sr. Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Sr.   Advanced Mechanical   Engineer  

Techtronic Industries, the world leader in cordless technology   spanning Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floor Care Appliances and Accessories   is seeking   a   Sr.   Advanced Mechanical   Engineer   for its   Ryobi   Outdoor Products   Advanced   Engineering   team   at our   Innovation Center in   Anderson, SC.  

The Sr.   Advanced Mechanical   Engineer is a   technical   leader   within the   Advanced   Engineering   team , responsible for   developing, analyzing, and maturing complex mechanical systems   for next-generation tools .   This role focuses on transforming early concepts and emerging technologies   into robust , feasible mechanical solutions   through advanced analysis, prototyping, and testing .  

This   position operates   upstream of the   traditional product development process   with an emphasis on   technical   innovation   and   risk reduction .   The Sr. Advanced Mechanical Engineer will lead mechanical design strategy   using   first - principles   analysis,   math models,   and   simulation s ,   while   also   build ing   prototyp es   and   validate   designs   through   testing   to   achieve   product-ready solutions.   The Advanced   Engineering   team is highly collaborative, deeply hands-on, and driven by curiosity and learning as we develop new and innovative outdoor products.  

P rimary Responsibilities:  

• Lead   advanced   mechanical   system   design   for   next -generation   outdoor product s  

• Own mechanical feasibility , performance   validation,   and technical risk reduction for ad vanced projects  

• Develop and evaluate mechanisms, structures, and integrated systems using first-principles analysis, FEA, CFD, and physical testing  

• Translate early conc epts into   technical ly mature   designs suitable for transition into product development  

• Build, test , and iterate functional prototypes to validate durability , performance , and manufacturability  

• Define   system requirements ,   user   operation   methods, and   design trade-offs  

• Partner with   Product Management,   Engineering,   Industrial Design,   and   other cross-functional teams to   ensure   balanced technical solutions  

• Guide junior engineers through complex mechanical design challenges and best practices  

• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to engineering leadership and other stakeholders       

• Contribute to   budget, schedule, and quality   planning to support   key   advanced engineering   milestones  

Qualifications :  

• B.S. in Mechanical   or   related Engineering disciplines ;   advanced degree a plus   

• 5 +   years   of experience in   product   advanced engineering , concept maturation , or innovation   in   consumer products , automotive , or adjacent industries  

• Strong proficiency   with   3D   CAD ( Solidworks , NX, etc.)   and rapid prototyping  

• Excellent   mechanical design fundamentals with experience in mechanisms,   gear   design ,   structures,   engineering materials,   and manufacturing processes  

• Proven track record of   overseeing and evaluating the design of consumer products from start to finish is a major plus  

• Experience   building   prototypes , developing test plans, and defining   acceptance criteria  

• Ability to couple first-principles analysis with advanced tools such as FEA, CFD, and   AI/ML   to guide mechanical design    

• Ability to work on multiple projects in   v arious stages of development simultaneously  

• Work   with a high degree of autonomy , leadership, and proactivity  

• Experience with measurement equipment for vibration & sound is a plu s  

• Willingness to travel ~ 5 -10 % (domestic/international)  

Software  
MS   Office, NX, SolidWorks , Ansys   Mechanical, LS-Dyna, Fluent, Discovery ,   KISSsoft  

We Value:  

• Self-starters who can work well autonomously and in collaboration with teams  

• Individuals with the “Maker” mindset – excited to jump into a new project and not afraid to get their hands dirty  

• Collaborative contributors – bring outside experience and interests to brainstorm ing sessions  
• Cross functional communicators - able to translate information between technical and non-technical co-workers

• Experience with Rapid Prototyping (varying materials and processes)  

• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems (ex. motors, microcontrollers, batteries)  

• Engineers who enjoy solving ambiguous technical problems   and   reducing uncertainty through data-driven   design   decisions