Stanley Leadership Program – Engineering

Job Description

Stanley Leadership Program Engineering, Mechanical | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, early career leadership development role at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., with a hybrid work model starting in either Towson, MD, or New Britain, CT. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is the world’s largest tool company, empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes across the globe with beloved brands like DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, and STANLEY. This program is designed to accelerate the development of future leaders by providing challenging rotational experiences in engineering, product management, and operations, directly contributing to the success of their facilities and product innovation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Towson, MD
• Pay: $60000–$96600 yearly
• Team: Part of the Stanley Leadership Program (SLP) Engineering track, operating within a rotational structure involving cross-functional teams in Engineering, Product Management, and Operations.
• Mission: Gain comprehensive experience across engineering, product management, and operations to solve business challenges and drive facility success at various company locations.
• Tech Stack: SAP, 3D CAD, CATIA, DeepHow (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Build core professional skills and competencies in Engineering, encompassing cross-functional relations in Product Management and Operations.
• Engage: Participate in multiple touchpoints and networking opportunities with the dedicated Program Team, SLP Peers, C-Suite Executives, SLP Alumni, and Global Supply Chain Leadership & Business Partners.
• Complete: Execute three 8-month rotational assignments across Engineering, Product Management, and Operations at different facilities throughout the United States. This includes demonstrating willingness to rotate work assignments, projects, and teams every 6-12 months, with potential relocation for at least one rotation, supported by relocation assistance.
• Contribute: Undertake specific project assignments within each rotation, familiarizing yourself with business operations and actively contributing to the success of the assigned facility.
• Transition: Receive support for post-program placement into roles that demand continued excellence and leadership skills, following successful performance within the program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. This program is tailored for recent graduates or early career professionals with less than two years of professional experience (including internship/co-op experiences). Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship (e.g., H1B, OPT/CPT, TN).
• Experience: Minimum of one internship experience in an Engineering-related role.
• Skills: Demonstrated leadership values and behaviors, coupled with core professional skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, learning agility, and accountability. Native or bilingual fluency in English is required.
• Bonus: Preference for candidates with experience in software and programs such as SAP, 3D CAD (e.g., CATIA), and DeepHow.