RYOBI Tools
Job Description
Come join the team at Techtronic Industries, the world leader in cordless technology spanning Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Floor Care Appliances and Accessories. We currently have an open Assistant Manager position in the Advanced Concepts group at our Anderson, SC office.
Advanced Concepts is an interdisciplinary innovation group of designers and engineers within the Power Tool division, tasked with developing cutting‑edge concepts for brands such as RYOBI and RIDGID. You will work hand and hand with other Advanced Concepts team members, as well as engineering, industrial design, analytical, and project management groups to deliver functional prototypes that can be evaluated for feasibility or concept recommendations that can be used for later product development. Your day‑to‑day activities will include: brainstorms, designing and building prototypes, feasibility testing, and concept refinement. We are a very hands‑on group that thrives on learning throughout our diverse projects to create new and innovative products.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage the Daily Responsibilities of the Concept Engineering Team to deliver prototype concepts of future products.
Ideate and create prototypes that demonstrate future solutions for future product needs.
Ideate and create demos showcasing our products’ performance and features
Work with cross functional team that includes, Industrial Designers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Build and Manage budget, schedule, and quality expectations to meet key milestones
Communicate technical details and concepts to both technical and non‑technical team members
Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical or B.A. in Industrial Design
5+ years’ experience in design, prototyping, and/or test fixture development
2+ years’ experience managing a team (3+ People)
3D CAD experience
Experience with hands‑on fabrication methodologies (3D printing, woodworking, metal working)
Experience with electronics including Arduino and Raspberry PI is a plus.
Understanding of key performance metrics such as power, speed, and torque.
Experience with measurement equipment for vibration & sound is a plus
An eye for aesthetically pleasing designs is a plus.
Travel required: 0‑5%
Software Office, NX, SolidWorks, Altium, Photoshop, Microsoft Project
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 brainstorms
Cross‑functional communicators – able to translate information between technical and non‑technical co-workers, in Anderson and internationally
Experience with Rapid Prototyping (varying materials and processes)
Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems (ex. motors, microcontrollers, batteries)
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Advanced Concepts is an interdisciplinary innovation group of designers and engineers within the Power Tool division, tasked with developing cutting‑edge concepts for brands such as RYOBI and RIDGID. You will work hand and hand with other Advanced Concepts team members, as well as engineering, industrial design, analytical, and project management groups to deliver functional prototypes that can be evaluated for feasibility or concept recommendations that can be used for later product development. Your day‑to‑day activities will include: brainstorms, designing and building prototypes, feasibility testing, and concept refinement. We are a very hands‑on group that thrives on learning throughout our diverse projects to create new and innovative products.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage the Daily Responsibilities of the Concept Engineering Team to deliver prototype concepts of future products.
Ideate and create prototypes that demonstrate future solutions for future product needs.
Ideate and create demos showcasing our products’ performance and features
Work with cross functional team that includes, Industrial Designers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Build and Manage budget, schedule, and quality expectations to meet key milestones
Communicate technical details and concepts to both technical and non‑technical team members
Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical or B.A. in Industrial Design
5+ years’ experience in design, prototyping, and/or test fixture development
2+ years’ experience managing a team (3+ People)
3D CAD experience
Experience with hands‑on fabrication methodologies (3D printing, woodworking, metal working)
Experience with electronics including Arduino and Raspberry PI is a plus.
Understanding of key performance metrics such as power, speed, and torque.
Experience with measurement equipment for vibration & sound is a plus
An eye for aesthetically pleasing designs is a plus.
Travel required: 0‑5%
Software Office, NX, SolidWorks, Altium, Photoshop, Microsoft Project
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 brainstorms
Cross‑functional communicators – able to translate information between technical and non‑technical co-workers, in Anderson and internationally
Experience with Rapid Prototyping (varying materials and processes)
Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems (ex. motors, microcontrollers, batteries)
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