Project Engineer II - PACKOUT

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and fitness center

Job summary

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation is seeking a Project Engineer II to lead New Product Development initiatives for our PACKOUT system. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years' experience, overseeing project timelines, collaborating across teams, and ensuring successful product launch.

Key responsibilities include project leadership, evaluating product designs, and leveraging data to guide decisions. We offer robust health plans and a generous 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional experience in product development or engineering.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of materials used in durable goods.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple low-to-medium complexity New Product Development (NPD) projects.
• Collaborate globally with various teams to ensure project success.
• Track and communicate project progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

CAD tools (NX or SolidWorks)

Product development processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering ( Mechanical)

Tools

CAD tools

Engineering materials

Job description

Project Engineer II - PACKOUT

Our Engineering Team designs and develops the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions for the construction industry. This role focuses on developing and launching modular storage solutions within the broader PACKOUT system, blending mechanical engineering fundamentals with project ownership and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple low‑to‑medium complexity New Product Development (NPD) projects simultaneously, driving execution from concept to launch.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and globally with Design Engineering, Quality & Reliability, Purchasing, Finance, Service & Support, Marketing, Manufacturing, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Evaluate product designs and facilitate trade‑off decisions across system‑level design, cost, schedule, and risk, ensuring we meet user needs for PACKOUT.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, driving execution to meet defined cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Lead regular cross‑functional team meetings to align on priorities, assign clear ownership, and drive timely execution of project deliverables.
• Track and communicate project progress, providing concise updates to senior leadership and core team members.
• Engage directly with manufacturing sites to maintain strong communication, proactively identify issues, and provide hands‑on troubleshooting support as needed.
• Leverage data to inform project strategy, decisions, and execution, including:

• Evaluating supplier options and resolving operational constraints.
• Performing cost‑benefit analyses to guide design direction.
• Conducting make‑vs‑buy assessments to optimize cost, capacity, and scalability.
• Identifying schedule dependencies and driving alignment on ownership and critical path actions.
• Assessing risks, including severity and impact, and implementing mitigation plans.
• Determining project resourcing needs and supporting business prioritization decisions.
• Understanding and communicating downstream impacts of decisions on end users and the broader business.

Tools You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent) required, with a preference for Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant professional experience in product development, engineering, or project execution.
• Demonstrated project leadership or project management experience, including driving cross‑functional teams, managing timelines, and delivering against defined scope, cost, and schedule targets.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~10%) to support supplier engagement, manufacturing, and project needs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including working knowledge of engineering materials used in durable goods or hand tools (plastics experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of CAD tools (NX or SolidWorks) preferred, with the ability to review models, guide timelines, and set expectations for modeling quality and best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of product development processes, including design, validation/testing, and manufacturing (injection molding preferred; additional processes a plus).
• Proactive, self‑driven problem solver who can independently identify issues, drive solutions, and maintain forward momentum in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate workload and identify resource constraints, providing clear visibility into upcoming needs and potential bottlenecks.
• Basic understanding of product cost drivers, including materials, labor, and overhead, with the ability to apply this knowledge in decision-making.

Benefits

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

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.