CI Engineer II

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; Town of Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous 401(K) savings plan

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Education assistance

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool, a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries, seeks a CI Engineer II to improve manufacturing productivity, capacity, material flow, labor utilization, ergonomics, and overall efficiency within the facility.

The role involves analyzing processes, conducting time studies, applying Lean principles, and leading improvement projects across functions to drive cost and performance gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Lean knowledge and ability to apply time studies and labor standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain routings and BOMs with accurate labor standards.
• Analyze processes to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Conduct time studies and labor utilization analyses.
• Recommend equipment, labor, shifts, and process changes.
• Support facility moves, installations, and commissioning.
• Assist NPD launches with capacity analysis and line balancing.
• Maintain labor standards per docs and change control.
• Lead root-cause problem-solving (5 Why, fishbone, Pareto).
• Provide cross-functional project support and data-driven insights.
• Use CAD to optimize layouts; apply simulation for flow improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Time studies

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

NX

Power BI

ERP/MRP

Job description

Job Description: INNOVATE without boundaries! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success. We are an inclusive workplace that encourages diversity of thought, experience, and background to solve complex problems as one team. Every employee is encouraged to continuously improve and grow, and it is a top priority for managers to develop their teams, making a wide range of internal development opportunities available to all employees. We are One Team, overcoming obstacles together and celebrating together. Come be part of a winning team that feels like family.

Your Role on Our Team:

The CI Engineer II is responsible for improving manufacturing productivity, capacity, material flow, labor utilization, ergonomics, and overall operational efficiency within the manufacturing facility.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Own and maintain manufacturing routings and Bills of Material (BOMs), ensuring labor standards, work centers, operation sequences, component usage, and other manufacturing master data remain accurate and aligned with current production processes.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify constraints, waste, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Perform time studies, work measurement, labor utilization studies, and process observations to establish and maintain accurate manufacturing standards.
• Recommend equipment, labor, shift, and process change necessary to support manufacturing demand.
• Support facility and equipment moves, including equipment installations, relocations, commissioning, transfers, and decommissioning.
• Support New Product Development and manufacturing launches through capacity analysis, line balancing, labor planning, layout development, and manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain accurate labor standards in accordance with established documentation and change-control procedures.
• Improve work methods through the application of Lean Manufacturing techniques and deploy best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Lead or participate in structured root‑cause problem‑solving using tools such as 5 Why, fishbone analysis, Pareto analysis, process mapping, and statistical analysis.
• Support information and technology system deployments and collaborate cross‑functionally to successfully execute projects.
• Provide Operations with technical support and guidance to improve resource utilization, productivity, and cost performance.
• Perform data analysis and develop manufacturing metrics, reports, and other tools to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Utilize CAD software to develop and improve equipment, workstation, and facility layouts to optimize space utilization and manufacturing flow.
• Utilize simulation and modeling software to evaluate and improve product flow, capacity, resource utilization, and manufacturing performance.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, and EHS to implement sustainable improvements.
• Clearly communicate analysis, recommendations, project status, risks, and financial impact to manufacturing and engineering leadership.
• Provide hands‑on support to manufacturing operations as business needs require.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, continuous improvement, or related environment.
• Level will be determined based on experience and demonstrated capability.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, time studies, labor standards, capacity analysis, and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with CAD or manufacturing layout tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional teams.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement training.
• Understanding knowledge of Kaizen events.
• Experience with creating value‑stream mapping and structured problem‑solving activities.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, or similar CAD/layout software.
• Experience with Power BI or comparable data visualization tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP.
• Experience within a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting capital equipment and automation projects.
• Working knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Knowledge of engineered labor‑standard/time‑study methodologies.
• Experience with statistical analysis, process capability, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Experience developing business cases for capital, productivity, labor, or capacity improvements.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Prolonged standing of eight or more hours a day. Frequent walking. Occasional bending, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Employees may be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(K) savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Education assistance.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety.

Milwaukee® is known for their world‑leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground‑breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery‑powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean‑up, time‑saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade‑specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin‑based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.