Project Engineer II

Milwaukee Tool • Greenwood, IN

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About The Position

The Project Engineer II – Strategic Ops executes engineering and operational projects supporting manufacturing efficiency, process improvements, and strategic initiatives across Milwaukee Tool's Kitting, Manufacturing, and Service operations. The role provides project management and technical direction to support successful, timely project implementation. Working cross-functionally, the Project Engineer II manages assigned projects from concept through implementation and develops the skills to lead increasingly complex initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, project execution, or related operations.
• 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 effectively across functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel as necessary for successful project completion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, service, kitting, or distribution operations.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with equipment implementation, process improvements, or manufacturing layouts.
• Familiarity with project management tools, capital projects, and NPD processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to moderately complex engineering and operational projects, ensuring successful execution of scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support manufacturing and service strategies, NPD launches, process improvements, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, layouts, and capacity to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Develop project plans, track milestones, identify risks, and communicate progress to key stakeholders.
• Use 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.

What This Job Offers

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