Project Engineer I

Milwaukee Tool • Greenwood, MT

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About The Position

The Project Engineer I executes quality engineering projects that support strategic initiatives within Milwaukee Service operations. The role applies quality engineering principles, project management skills, and data-driven problem-solving to strengthen quality processes and products across manufacturing capabilities while supporting operational readiness. Working cross-functionally, the Project Engineer manages assigned quality projects from concept through implementation and develops the skills to lead quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, project execution, or related operations.
• Working knowledge of quality tools such as control plans, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret quality data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and manage competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in service or repair, returns, manufacturing, kitting, or distribution operations.
• Experience with SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, and statistical software such as Minitab.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with APQP/PPAP, NPD processes, supplier quality, or warranty analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to moderately complex quality engineering projects and manage their scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Evaluate manufacturing and service processes, equipment, and inspection methods to identify and reduce defects, variation, and risk.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving tools, including 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone analysis.
• Analyze quality data, including scrap, rework, customer returns, and warranty or field data, to identify trends and drive sustainable improvements.
• Develop and implement inspection plans, test methods, work instructions, and error-proofing solutions to support process capability and product conformance.
• Develop project plans, track milestones, identify quality risks, and communicate progress and metrics to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and external partners to resolve quality issues and align projects.
• Support quality management system requirements, audits, and documentation, and coordinate handoff of validated processes to site Operations and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Identify opportunities to standardize quality processes and support continuous improvement across Kitting & Manufacturing operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level