Director, Computer-Aided Engineering

• Hybrid

Towson, MD

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better.

For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, STANLEY®, CRAFTSMAN®, BLACK+DECKER®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Role

Stanley Black and Decker is seeking a Director, Advanced Methods and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE). In this role, you will be a strategic leader responsible for driving the vision, development, and execution of advanced methods and CAE initiatives across the organization. This role ensures the integration of advanced simulation, modeling, and analysis technologies to support product innovation, quality, and operational efficiency. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record and team leadership. You’ll get to:

• Lead the central Engineering CAE department, setting strategic direction and overseeing all simulation, modeling, and analysis activities.
• Collaborate with all global R&D centers, engineering, product development, and manufacturing teams to integrate CAE methodologies into the product lifecycle.
• Develop and implement best practices, standards, and processes for CAE across multiple business units.
• Explore, identify, evaluate and drive adoption of new CAE tools and methodologies to maintain competitive advantage with the latest cutting-edge technologies.
• Manage and mentor a team of CAE engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and project prioritization within the CAE function.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Build partnerships with external vendors, academic institutions, national labs and technology providers.
• Present technical findings & strategic recommendations to executive leadership & stakeholders.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• 15+ years of experience in CAE, simulation, or related engineering disciplines, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field highly preferred.
• Proven track record of influencing and implementing CAE strategies in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with complex multi-domain based system modeling with Dymola or Twin Builder or other Modelica based platforms.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow for embedded system design and MIL/SIL/HIL a plus.
• Leadership experience from a global company known for innovation and engineering excellence.
• Strong communication skills – Oral and written complemented by the ability to develop/deliver technical presentations
• Collaborates and builds consensus with stakeholders and teams to arrive at opportunities that drive innovation
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Expert builder of internal and external relationships; inspiring leader to team, colleagues, and broader organization
• Well versed in change management and demonstrated capability of managing change globally

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.

• Belong:Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $131,300 - 201,500.00 per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Stanley Black and Decker’s internal or external careers site.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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