Project Engineer II - Mechanics

Milwaukee Tool•Milwaukee, MT

About The Position

As a Project Engineer II for Milwaukee Tool, you will use engineering skills and project-management abilities to execute design changes, derivative tool releases, and general maintenance of existing products. You will lead small- to medium-scale engineering projects and provide engineering support on mid-level complexity projects under the supervision of a Project Leader. The role works across functions and globally with teams including Quality and Reliability Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Service and Support, Marketing, and Advanced Engineering. You will evaluate product designs and resolve issues related to materials, heat treatment, and finishes; develop project plans and drive execution against cost, schedule, and performance targets; monitor progress and provide monthly status updates; and visit manufacturing cells and suppliers to maintain communication and troubleshoot as needed. You will request and perform tests, interpret results, and make design recommendations using methods such as computer-aided simulation, stress analysis, materials and heat-treatment selection, tolerance-stack and deviation analysis, lubricant evaluation, statics and dynamics, and noise and vibration analysis. You will also work with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance requirements and manufacturing-process capabilities. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or educational equivalent, at least four years of relevant experience, CAD skills, mechanical aptitude, the ability to manage simultaneous projects, and international and domestic travel several times per year (15%). Milwaukee Tool describes an engineering environment focused on developing new technologies and product solutions. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k), education assistance, and on-site amenities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or educational equivalent.
At least 4 years of relevant working experience.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically several times per year; travel is 15%.
Ability to manage several simultaneous projects.
Highly developed mechanical aptitude, including broad knowledge of engineering materials used in hand tools and understanding of associated manufacturing processes.
Ability to use CAD.
Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of design, testing, and manufacturing processes, including grinding, stamping, heat treatment, functional coatings, and machining.
Understanding of DFMA and cost drivers associated with materials, labor, and overhead.

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience with Unigraphics or Pro-E.
PMP or CAPM certification.

Responsibilities

Lead small- to medium-scale engineering projects and provide engineering support on mid-level complexity projects under the supervision of a Project Leader.
Work cross-functionally and globally with Quality and Reliability Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Service and Support, Marketing, Advanced Engineering, and other departments.
Evaluate product designs and address material, heat-treatment, and finish selection, cost, and problem-resolution considerations.
Assist in developing comprehensive project plans and drive project execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.
Monitor and track project progress and provide monthly status updates to senior management and the project team.
Visit manufacturing cells and suppliers regularly to maintain communication and provide troubleshooting analysis as required.
Request and perform tests according to established procedures.
Interpret test data and make design recommendations, including through simulation, stress analysis, material and heat-treatment selection, tolerance-stack and deviation analysis, lubricant evaluation, statics and dynamics, and noise and vibration analysis.
Work with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance requirements and process capabilities.
Provide a basic overview of upcoming workload and identify potential resource bottlenecks.