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