Project Leader

Milwaukee-Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness

Fitness center

Food and coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Project Leader to manage multiple engineering projects within the Battery category, providing direction and technical guidance for successful, timely implementations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, optimize schedules, and manage risks to meet cost and manufacturing targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, and strong CAD skills. Travel of 10–15% domestically is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of FMEA/DFM/DFA is beneficial.
• Ability to manage schedules, risks, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple low to moderately complex engineering projects.
• Provide technical direction and project management guidance.
• Facilitate and document project meetings; track schedules.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and product readiness.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Present high-level engineering summaries to stakeholders.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Risk management

Design reviews

3D CAD

Tolerance analysis

Technical communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Graduate studies in Project Management (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:The Project Leader is responsible for managing multiple low to moderately complex engineering projects with minimal direction. This role provides project management and necessary technical direction to ensure successful and timely implementation of projects supporting Value Engineering and Product Support across the Battery Category.You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:Provides leadership over low to moderately complex design projects, offering direction, guidance, and engineering expertise to team members and reviewing their work.Schedules, facilitates, and documents project meetings; tracks project schedules to ensure adherence to timelines.Responsible for completion of assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.Communicates effectively across teams to ensure all groups are working toward the goal of timely project completion. This includes daily team communication as well as high-level project summaries.Drives design to meet market-driven requirements, including cost, timing, reliability, and high-volume manufacturing requirements.Identifies project risks and implements risk reduction plans.Analyzes, evaluates, and selects design execution alternatives to best meet specification objectives and implement them into mass production.Oversees integration of complex components, material selection, packaging, safety, and regulatory compliance.Conducts design and safety reviews to gain necessary approvals for product development phase progressions.Complies with all Milwaukee Tool procedures across engineering and non-engineering departments related to project flow.Consistently visualizes the entire scope of projects with minimal guidance.Frames technical tradeoff discussions with Marketing and other cross-functional teams, and ensures milestone alignment.Works with Operations, Quality, and Suppliers to confirm delivery of conforming products.Motivates cross-functional team to achieve project objectives while maintaining focus on cost, performance, and schedule.Oversees day-to-day activities of project team members.Interacts extensively with manufacturing plants and suppliers to achieve project goals.Reviews current procedures and implements improvements to enhance project outcomes.What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field. Graduate studies in Project Management preferred; formal training in project management is also desirable.Minimum 7 years of relevant engineering experience.High level of Mechanical/Electrical engineering aptitude, with broad knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes used for power tools.Proven experience managing critical path schedules and the ability to manage technical and schedule risks, including implementing preventative actions.Experience leading cross-functional teams through problem-solving.Skilled in preparing and presenting high-level engineering and project summaries.Working design knowledge of technologies associated with Milwaukee products.Ability to draft comprehensive test plans and specifications.Experience with 3D CAD and tolerance analysis.Familiarity with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA)Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Project.Ability to travel internationally (10-15%) requiredWe 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, and coffee service.Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.