Strategic Projects Engineer II – Manufacturing & Ops

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Project Engineer II to drive engineering and operational projects that boost manufacturing efficiency and support strategic initiatives across Kitting, Manufacturing, and Service operations.

You will manage projects from concept through implementation, lead cross-functional teams, and develop the skills to handle increasingly complex initiatives while advancing continuous improvement and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years of engineering, manufacturing, project execution, or related operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate across functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel as necessary for successful project completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to moderately complex engineering and operational projects, ensuring successful execution of scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support manufacturing & service strategies, NPD launches, process improvements, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, layouts, and capacity to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Develop project plans, track milestones, identify risks, and communicate progress to key stakeholders.
• Utilize data analysis and structured problem-solving to develop and implement sustainable operational solutions.
• Support equipment installations, process changes, manufacturing transfers, and production ramp-ups.
• Assist in developing business cases, cost estimates, and feasibility assessments for proposed initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and external partners to ensure project alignment and execution.
• Coordinate project implementation, stabilization, and handoff to site Operations and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Review work of manufacturing engineers, process engineers and other project team members.
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes and support continuous improvement across Kitting, Manufacturing, and Service operations.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Milwaukee Tool in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Project Engineer II to drive engineering and operational projects that boost manufacturing efficiency and support strategic initiatives across Kitting, Manufacturing, and Service operations.

You will manage projects from concept through implementation, lead cross-functional teams, and develop the skills to handle increasingly complex initiatives while advancing continuous improvement and cost-effective solutions.