Manufacturing Engineer II: Automation & Process Improvement

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, troubleshoot equipment, and drive continuous improvement. You will lead projects, optimize processes, and contribute to cost reduction while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and operations teams.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, strong communication, and hands-on equipment experience. Brookfield, Wisconsin-based role with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques.
• Able to problem solve and use root cause analysis.
• Ability to work hands on with the equipment if needed.

Responsibilities

• Support production operations through troubleshooting problems, supporting maintenance, and ensuring equipment is in control.
• Work on continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, including project management and vendor relationships.
• Drive cost reduction through project executions and process improvements.
• Knowledge of robotic programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of PLC programming for troubleshooting automated systems is a plus.
• Use statistical process control to define problems and present quick applicable solutions to key stakeholders.
• Give direction and training to technicians on manufacturing equipment.
• Familiar with manufacturing quality systems and how to implement corrective actions and 8D's.
• Identify project risks and implement risk reduction plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, troubleshoot equipment, and drive continuous improvement. You will lead projects, optimize processes, and contribute to cost reduction while collaborating with maintenance, quality, and operations teams.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing, strong communication, and hands-on equipment experience. Brookfield, Wisconsin-based role with strong growth opportunities.