Manufacturing Engineer I: Automation & Projects Lead

Milwaukee-Tool; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

On-site food & coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide production support and manage multiple small to moderately complex projects. You will guide technical direction to assure timely implementation and improvements on our Hand Tool manufacturing processes.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, apply robotics and PLC knowledge, and utilize SPC and data-driven methods to deliver practical, measurable changes. This role offers strong growth in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or technical field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience.
• Knowledge in metals manufacturing processes (machining, stamping, forging, or assembly) is a plus.
• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with process evaluation tools (statistical data analysis, risk analysis, flow layout).
• Ability to work hands on with manufacturing equipment.
• Formal project management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support and troubleshoot manufacturing operations.
• Manage multiple small–medium complexity projects and lead cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical direction to assure successful and timely implementation.
• Lead process improvements and capital investment analyses.
• Work with integrators to develop automated solutions for manufacturing processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Hands-on with equipment

Robotics programming

PLC programming

Statistical data analysis

Process evaluation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Robotics programming

PLC programming

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide production support and manage multiple small to moderately complex projects. You will guide technical direction to assure timely implementation and improvements on our Hand Tool manufacturing processes.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, apply robotics and PLC knowledge, and utilize SPC and data-driven methods to deliver practical, measurable changes. This role offers strong growth in a fast‑paced environment.