Lead / Principal - Mechanism & Multi-Body Dynamics Engineer

Lead / Principal – Mechanism & Multi-Body Dynamics Engineer (Hybrid) Location: Towson, MD – hybrid role requiring onsite work at our Design Center 3 days per week. Job Overview Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Principal Mechanism & Multi-Body Dynamics Engineer to support the development of next-generation industrial equipment and drilling tool platforms through advanced simulation, analysis, and model-based engineering. This role is responsible for building and validating multi‑body dynamic models of mechanical systems, including drivetrains, linkages, impact mechanisms, rotating assemblies, and motion transmission systems, to improve product performance, durability, and design robustness. Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and refine kinematic and dynamic models of mechanical systems using MBD tools such as MSC Adams, MotionSolve, Ansys Motion, RecurDyn, or Simscape Multibody. Perform subsystem and system‑level analysis of drivetrains, linkages, gear trains, actuation systems, impact mechanisms, rotating assemblies, and related mechanism‑driven hardware. Build and integrate flexible body models through FEA‑MBD co‑simulation workflows using tools such as ANSYS, LS‑DYNA, NASTRAN, or RADIOSS. Generate load cases, interface forces, joint reactions, torque histories, and transient event data for structural, durability, and fatigue analysis teams. Support mechanism‑specific modeling for products involving power transmission, motion conversion, latch/lock systems, clutching elements, and high‑speed or high‑load dynamic events. Correlate simulation outputs against bench, subsystem, and full‑system physical test data, and update models to improve predictive accuracy. Conduct DOE, sensitivity studies, and parameter sweeps to optimize mechanism performance and improve robustness across operating conditions. Collaborate with mechanical design teams to define assumptions for joints, contacts, friction, damping, stiffness, inertia properties, and boundary conditions. Support co‑simulation workflows including FMI/FMU‑based frameworks and Adams‑Simulink co‑simulation where plant dynamics influence system behavior. Develop scripts and automation tools using Python, MATLAB, or Adams/View macro scripting to improve model setup, post‑processing, and reporting. Document model assumptions, validation methods, simulation results, and recommendations in a review‑ready format for cross‑functional stakeholders. Qualifications Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, or a related technical field. 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanism analysis, multi‑body dynamics, or simulation of mechanical systems; advanced degree may offset experience. 10+ years of relevant CAE experience in product development. Demonstrated experience with commercial MBD tools such as MSC Adams, MotionSolve, Ansys Motion, RecurDyn, or Simscape Multibody. Strong fundamentals in rigid body dynamics, kinematics, Lagrangian mechanics, constraint systems, contact mechanics, and force element modeling. Experience developing models for mechanical systems with multiple moving bodies, joints, contacts, and nonlinear interactions. Experience creating simulation outputs that support structural analysis, fatigue assessment, wear or durability engineering. Experience correlating simulation predictions with physical test data and improving models based on measured results. Working knowledge of flexible body modeling and interaction between MBD and finite‑element representations. Proficiency in technical scripting or automation using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools. Working knowledge of structured coding languages such as C#, C++ or equivalent. Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively across design, test and analysis functions. Preferred Qualifications Mechanism Design background – experience supporting design of drivetrains, gear systems, linkages, cams, clutches or actuation hardware. Strong understanding of mechanical packaging, tolerance effects, manufacturability, assembly constraints and real‑world hardware behavior. Ability to translate CAD‑based product architecture into efficient and representative simulation models. Experience working directly with product development teams to influence mechanism concept selection, layout decisions, and design trade‑offs. Familiarity with industrial equipment, power tools, drilling tools or other ruggedized hardware operating in demanding environments. Simulation background – deep experience in high‑fidelity MBD model development, solver setup, numerical troubleshooting and model correlation. Experience with FEA‑MBD coupling, modal reduction techniques and flexible body generation using ANSYS, LS‑DYNA, ABAQUS, NASTRAN or RADIOSS. Familiarity with co‑simulation frameworks such as FMI/FMU and Adams‑Simulink co‑simulation. Advanced experience performing DOE, sensitivity analysis, optimization studies and performance trade studies for mechanism tuning and robustness. Experience supporting simulation‑driven decisions for durability, transient events, vibration response or dynamic load management. Benefits & Compensation Salary Range: $110,600 – $178,000 per year (dependent on level, location and experience). Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and additional wellness programs. Company‑provided tool discounts and partner programs available. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.