Lead Hardware Project Manager - NPD & Electronics

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Town of Brookfield (WI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(K) savings plan

On-site wellness and fitness center

Job summary

A leading power tools manufacturer in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Leader in Power Tools to oversee engineering projects. The successful candidate will lead design teams, manage project timelines, and ensure engineering deliverables meet high standards. They will have at least 7 years of engineering experience and a degree in engineering. This role offers robust health benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years engineering experience in related field.
Proven success in designing a product for mass production.
Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership over design projects and manage team dynamics.
Develop schedules and facilitate project meetings.
Ensure completion of engineering projects within budget.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Problem identification

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Project Leader - Power Tools

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool wefirmly believethat our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptivenew technologiesand solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Teamis responsible forgiving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. Andwe'repushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence.

Behind our doorsyou'llbe empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile,you'llhave the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry.We'rejust getting started. To learn more about ourstoryclickHERE.

You'llalso be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Provides leadership overmultiple low to moderatelycomplex design projects. Gives direction,guidanceand engineeringexpertiseto local and global team members.Reviewswork of designers,engineersand other project team members. Set goals for the team.

Develops Schedules, agendas,facilitatesand documents project meetings. Tracks project schedule to ensure adherence to timelines. Regularlymakespresentations of project status.

Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.

Able to coordinate project planning efforts for low to moderate complexity projects.Identifycritical path tasks and project risks with moderate supervision.

Applies a good understanding of the NPD process from conception through product launch. Anticipates engineering deliverables in all phases. Clearly understands the philosophies behind the various NPD phases andis able toobjectivelydeterminethe maturity level of a design, development process, and use of theCTQmatrix.

Frame up technical tradeoff discussions with Marketing and other cross function team members. Exercise effective schedulingofdevelopment work to meet overall project milestones.

Ensure effective communication with cross functional international team as well as management team. This includes daily team communications as well ashigh levelproject summaries.

Timely andappropriate escalationof project or team developments or issues

Identifypossible design/manufacturinghurdles that must be overcome to manufacture product. Effectively scrutinize designs for potential weaknesses and suggest improvements.

Work with Operations,Qualityand Suppliers to confirm delivery of conforming products.

Motivate cross functional team to work toward, andaccomplish, projectobjectives. Maintain focus of project team on cost,performanceand schedule.

Does not have formal supervisory responsibilities, although will provide input for performance appraisals for Engineering and cross functional project team members.

What TOOLSyou'llbring with you:

Minimum 7yearsengineering experience in related field.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.

Proven success in past work experience in designing a product that was mass produced.

Experience in managing low to moderately complex new product development projects.

Mustpossessa high levelof engineering aptitude including a broad knowledge of materials and manufacturing processassociatedMilwaukee Tool products. Solid understanding of part costingmethodology.

Good understanding of engineering specifications and the roles of Suppliers, Quality, and Purchasing in delivering conforming parts and assemblies.

Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.

Results driven and deadline orientated. Ability to manage projectstoaggressive schedules and results. Ability to handle fast paced, and agile culture. Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities.

Thrive in a collaborative work environment. Ability to develop and nurture productive business relationships, and influence and educate internal team members and external suppliers.