Project Engineer II

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and facilities

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Project Engineer II to apply engineering and project management skills for design changes, derivative tool releases, and maintenance of existing products.

You will work cross-functionally with Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Service & Support, Marketing, and many other departments to ensure timely, cost-effective solutions. Domestic/international travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Typically 2–3 years of experience in an equivalent role.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects.
• Provide overview of workload and identify resource bottlenecks.
• Understand cost drivers for materials, labor and overhead.
• Working knowledge of CAD; NX experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of design and manufacturing processes.
• Self-motivated, adaptable in a changing environment.
• Able to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead low complexity and low SKU count projects, including variants.
• Support mid complexity and mid SKU projects.
• Lead projects using existing/off-the-shelf manufacturing tech.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Purchasing, Finance, Marketing, and more.
• Evaluate designs for materials, heat treatment and finishes.
• Interact with advanced engineering teams and suppliers.
• Visit manufacturing cells and suppliers for troubleshooting.
• Track warranty activity and initiate corrective action.
• Request and perform tests per procedures.
• Interpret data to drive design changes (CAD/NX, tolerances, dynamics).
• Collaborate daily with PM, Engineering, Quality, Product, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Workload planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

CAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

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 on our engineering teams. Our Accessories New Product Development Team is responsible for giving life to the cutting, drilling, driving, masonry, and abrasive accessories that are 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 engineering resources to design and develop leadership in engineering capabilities; something unique within the industry, and we're pushing the limits. 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.

The role of the Project Engineer II is to utilize your engineering skills and project management ability to execute design changes, derivative tool releases and general maintenance of existing products.

Responsibilities

• Lead low complexity and low item (SKU) count projects, including variant of existing product, supplier diversification, minimal New Product Development (NPD).
• Provide support on mid complexity and mid item (SKU) count projects.
• Lead projects that use existing/off the shelf manufacturing technologies.
• 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; 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.
• Perform various other duties to support the larger business needs as assigned and directed by management.
• Collaborate daily with peers across Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Work on-premises (non-remote) and travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Typically, 2-3 years of experience in an equivalent role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Microsoft Project.
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects.
• Able to provide a basic overview of upcoming workload and identify potential resource bottlenecks.
• Basic understanding of various cost drivers associated with materials, labor & overhead.
• Working knowledge of CAD is required. NX experience is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude is required including functional knowledge of design, engineering materials, mechanical properties and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with never satisfied, always improving attitude.
• Must be agile with the ability to work in an ever-changing and flexible environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% both domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.

Culture

At Milwaukee Tool, our culture drives everything we do, and our people are the foundation on which our Culture is built. As One Team we relentlessly build and grow our Culture that is focused on: creating disruptive innovation, taking unparalleled pride in our work and brand, and doing what's best for our users.

Location

This position is on-premises. It is not a remote position. Ability to travel up to 10% both domestically and internationally.

Company

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee is known for their world-leading M12, M18, and MX FUEL cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions. Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY).

For more information on the full line of Milwaukee products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.