Senior Product Engineer

Senior Product Engineer – Klein Tools, Lincolnshire, IL

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year.

• Paid vacations & holidays
• Profit sharing & matching 401(k)
• Health insurance (medical, vision, & dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and professional development assistance

• Determine and execute appropriate theoretical principles and practical approach to design product and systems within the scope of determined program requirements.
• Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
• Provide innovation by driving product improvements and contributing to the development of cutting‑edge solutions.
• Represent the organization in vendor meetings to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Autonomously manage several medium to high difficulty projects proactively.
• Accurately estimate and build project timelines within a phase‑gate product development framework.
• Manage multiple medium to high priority action items and delegate work when necessary.
• Perform work which includes complex features.
• Conduct detailed feasibility studies for proposed products or systems, reviewing design and development plans, cost estimates, and engineering proposals.
• Coordinate and schedule activities related to technical development and resolve engineering design and test problems.
• Act as a liaison with internal customer and vendor representatives to ensure adherence of design specifications to user needs.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, clearly explaining subject matter to intended audiences and proofing work of lower‑level engineers.
• Create high‑level PowerPoint presentations to communicate complex engineering concepts and project evaluations to internal stakeholders and outside vendors.
• Use advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, macros) to streamline data analysis and reporting.
• Apply high‑level 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting to develop and document medium to high difficulty projects; conduct advanced static FEA studies with minimal consultation.
• Continuously review and implement changes to keep active projects on time.
• Prioritize engineering projects in alignment with the organization’s needs and strategic goals.
• Maintain close contact with associated team leaders, business unit managers, and executive team.
• Assist in providing direction and mentorship to other engineers within the department and project teams.
• Minimize negative financial impact during project implementation.
• Work closely with Product Management to develop new products and customer‑desired feature sets.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or program with three (3) or more years of direct work experience in the area.
• Excellent technical, analytical, planning, and organizational skills; solid understanding of new product development and introduction.
• Broad spectrum of academic engineering principles and basic understanding of business‑related initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating complex projects and solutions with multiple interactions.
• Conflict resolution skills and demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Strong oral and written skills with the ability to present both technical analysis and financial‑based justifications for decision‑making at all levels.
• Ability to function in an environment of changing priorities, goals, and direction amid stressful conditions and time constraints.
• Strong team focus and ability to work with others, both internal and external to the organization.

This role has an annual salary range of $100,000-$120,000. In addition to salary, you’re eligible for competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Klein Tools Inc. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, and location.

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at