Project Engineer

tti; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

On-site cafeteria

Fitness facility

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Project Engineer in Milwaukee to support corded and cordless products under the Sr. Engineering Manager. You will execute design changes, derivative tool releases and maintain existing products, collaborating with global teams.

Requires a BS in Engineering, 2+ years’ experience, and willingness to travel internationally about 15% of the year. CAD experience (Unigraphics/ProE) and strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Solid mechanical and materials knowledge for small appliances or power tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium engineering projects for Product Support and derivative products.
• Coordinate with Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Service & Support, Marketing and others.
• Perform design changes, stress analysis and material selections as required.
• Visit manufacturing cells/suppliers to troubleshoot and communicate findings.
• Track warranty activity and initiate corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

CAD

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics

Pro/E

Job description

Job Description:

As a Project Engineer for Milwaukee your primary focus would be to contribute to the support of Milwaukee's corded and cordless products. In this role, you would report directly to the Sr. Manager in Engineering.

As a Project Engineer for Milwaukee you will be utilizing your engineering skills and project management ability to execute design changes, derivative tool releases and general maintenance of existing products.

• Milwaukee Electric Tool offers benefits on your first day of work (health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k) and an excellent working environment that includes an on-site cafeteria as well as a state of the art fitness facility!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads small to medium scale engineering projects for Product Support, Warranty & derivative products. Provides engineering support on mid-level complexity projects under the supervision of department manager.
• Work cross-functionally and globally with Quality & Reliability Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Service & Support, Marketing, and numerous other departments.
• Evaluate product designs relative to the selection, cost and resolution of problems associated with materials, heat treatment and finishes. Work cross functionally with advanced engineering teams.
• Regularly visit the manufacturing cells/suppliers to maintain open lines of communication with the cell/suppliers and provide troubleshooting analysis as required.
• Track warranty activity and initiate corrective action.
• Request and perform tests per established procedures.
• Interpret data and make corresponding design changes including but not limited to:
  • Utilization of computer aided simulation tools
  • Stress analysis
  • Selection of materials and heat treatments
  • Tolerance stacks and deviation analysis
  • Selection and evaluation of lubricant properties and uses
  • Statics and dynamics
  • Noise and vibration analysis
• Interact with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance requirements while falling within process capabilities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or educational equivalent is required. Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to travel to China & domestically several times of year is required (15% travel).
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects is required.
• Highly developed Mechanical/Electrical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of engineering materials used in small appliances or power tools, and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.
• Ability to use CAD is required. Unigraphics or ProE are preferred.
• To be successful in this role you will need to be a self-starter who has a strong problem solving skill set and understands design, testing, and manufacturing processes (grinding, stamping, heat treatment, functional coatings, machining, etc).
• Able to provide a basic overview of upcoming workload and identify potential resoure bottlenecks.
• Basic understanding of various cost drivers associated with materials, labor & overhead is required.
• PMP certification is a plus but not required.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.