SLP - Engineering

Stanley Leadership Development Program – Engineering

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a 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 nearly 60,000 professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, CUB CADET®, STANLEY® and BLACK+DECKER®

Why SLP?

The Stanley Black & Decker Leadership Development Program (“SLP”) is a high-profile rotational program that is an integrated process for accelerating the development of our future leaders. It is geared toward recent graduates with Engineering internship experience and a relevant degree with a passion for a long-term career in Engineering, Product Management and Operations.

Engineering SLPs work in three 8-month rotations in Engineering, Product Management and Operations at different facilities across the United States. Each rotation has project assignments that allow participants to become familiar with how we do business and contribute to the success of that facility. The program offers invaluable experiences for early-career associates seeking challenging developmental opportunities to jump-start their careers.

The Job :

Throughout the program you’ll have the opportunity to support the HR Function with key projects and initiatives including :

Build core professional skills and competencies in Engineering, which include our cross functional relations in Product Management and Operations.

Multiple touchpoints & networking with our dedicated Program Team, SLP Peers, C-Suite Executives, SLP Alumni, and GSC Leadership & Business Partners.

Upon successful performance, support is provided with post-program placement into roles that continue to demand excellence and leadership skills.

The Person :

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. You also have :

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering.

Minimum of one internship experience in an Engineering related role.

Recent graduates or early career professionals with less than 2 years of professional experience (including internship / co-op experiences).

Willing to relocate to business locations within the same region.

Demonstrated leadership values & behaviors, and core professional skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, learning agility, and accountability.

Passion and curiosity for function and industry.

Software and program experience preferred : SAP, 3D CAD; CATIA, DeepHow, etc.

Must show proof of citizenship and / or legal work authorization within the region / country where you are applying.

English proficiency – native or bilingual fluency

The Details :

Must be willing to rotate every 8 months to a new location (mainly U.S. based, but global opportunities may become available).

This role will be hybrid in the following locations : Towson, MD, East Longmeadow, MA and Kannapolis, NC

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

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

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.