Design Engineer II - Gloves
About The Position
At Milwaukee Tool, the company is dedicated to revolutionizing the construction industry by creating innovative technologies and solutions that enhance safety and productivity for tradespeople globally. The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) team focuses on engineering, materials, and user-driven innovation to deliver safety products trusted on jobsites daily. This opportunity is to join the PPE New Product Development (NPD) team as a Design Engineer II, where you will be responsible for critical design work, transforming user needs, new technologies, and engineering fundamentals into PPE products from concept to production. This role is suited for engineers who enjoy hands-on problem-solving, thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and are motivated by designing products that protect thousands of users worldwide.
Requirements
- BS in Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- 2–5 years of product design and development experience
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Clear communicator who works well on cross-functional teams
- Comfortable taking ownership and working independently
- Passion for safety and user-focused design
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PPE, textiles, plastics, elastomers, biomechanics, or regulated products is a plus
- FEA (ANSYS), statistical analysis (Minitab), or similar tools are a plus
Responsibilities
- Design and develop PPE products from early concept through mass production
- Apply engineering fundamentals (CAD, GD&T, materials, biomechanics, FEA) to solve real-world safety challenges
- Plan and execute design verification & validation testing, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance
- Analyze test data and present clear engineering recommendations to project leaders and stakeholders
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and suppliers to ensure successful product launches
- Support multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities with moderate supervision
- Build and test prototypes using a hands-on, learn-fast approach
- Drive design improvements to enhance performance, durability, cost, and manufacturability
- Solve design and manufacturing issues using root cause analysis
- Contribute new ideas, challenge assumptions, and help foster a culture of innovation
- Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers as our team grows
- Stay current with PPE standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- On-site amenities including fitness center and food service
- Meaningful work with visible impact on jobsite safety
- A culture that values learning, ownership, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
