Sr. Advanced Mechanical Engineer

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