Project Engineer II

Milwaukee-Tool; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

On-site wellness & fitness center

Free coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Project Engineer II to drive New Product Development and improve hand tools efficiency and ergonomics. You will lead engineering projects, work cross-functionally with global teams, and balance cost, schedule, and risk to deliver disruptive innovations.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering or equivalent, 4+ years of experience, CAD proficiency, and willingness to travel internationally and domestically (~15%). PMP/CAPM is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or educational equivalent is required.
• Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically several times per year (approx. 15%).
• Ability to use CAD is required.
• PMP/CAPM certification is a plus but not required.
• Strong problem-solving, design, testing and manufacturing process understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple small to medium scale engineering projects.
• Collaborate with global Design, Marketing, Quality & Reliability, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supply Chain teams.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and drive execution balancing cost, schedule, performance and risk.
• Monitor progress and provide monthly status updates to senior management.
• Visit manufacturing cells and suppliers to troubleshoot and maintain communications.
• Apply DFMA and knowledge of manufacturing processes to mitigate risks.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Job description

Project EngineerJob Description:Project Engineer IIINNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions. Our Engineering Team is responsible for solving every day pain points and improving on efficiencies and ergonomics, changing the lives of our users. Behind our doors you’ll be 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’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. Year after year, our team continues to be disruptive and drives significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HEREAs a Project Engineer II for Milwaukee you will be utilizing your engineering skills and project management ability to innovate and execute New Product Development that support our growing Hand Tools Business Unit.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!You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:Lead multiple small to medium scale engineering projects.Work cross-functionally with global Design, Marketing, Quality & Reliability, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain departments to deliver innovative products that provide efficiency and safety to our end users.Develop comprehensive project plans and drive project execution that balance cost, schedule, performance, and risk tradeoffs.Monitor & Track project progress and provide monthly project status updates to senior management and the project team.Regularly visit the manufacturing cells/suppliers to maintain open lines of communication with the cell/suppliers and provide troubleshooting analysis as required.Develop and Leverage technical prowess to challenge and quickly guide cross functional team through risk mitigation, including but not limited to:Design for Manufacturing (Injection Molding, Forging, Casting, Stamping, Machining, Grinding, etc.)Material selection and heat treatmentsTolerance stacks and iterative design and part reviewRoot cause analysisWhat TOOLS you’ll bring with you:Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or educational equivalent is required. Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering.Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience.Ability to travel to Internationally & domestically several times of year is required (15% travel).Ability to manage several simultaneous projects is required.Highly developed mechanical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of engineering materials used in hand tools, and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.Ability to use CAD is required.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 candid overview of upcoming workload and comfortable escalating potential resource bottlenecks.Understanding of DFMA and various cost drivers associated with materials, labor & overhead is required.PMP/CAPM certification is a plus but not required.We provide these great perks and benefits:Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.Generous 401 (K) savings plan.Education assistance.On-site wellness, fitness center, food, coffee service, and much more! Check out our benefits site HEREMilwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.