Project Engineer II - Gas Utility HT

Milwaukee Tool•Milwaukee, MT

About The Position

As a Project Engineer II for Milwaukee Tool, you will use engineering skills and project management ability to execute New Product Development projects with support from your manager. The role leads small- to medium-scale engineering projects and provides engineering support on mid-level-complexity projects under the supervision of a Project Leader. You will work across functions and globally with departments including Advanced Quality Engineering, Product Marketing, Industrial Design, Purchasing, and Finance. The position evaluates product designs in relation to material selection, cost, and problems involving materials, heat treatment, and finishes. It supports project planning and execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets, tracks progress, and provides weekly status updates to senior management and project teams. Regular communication with manufacturing cells and suppliers helps advance product development and production readiness. The role also involves site visits and troubleshooting as needed, requesting and conducting tests according to established procedures, and interpreting data to make design recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or educational equivalent.
At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to travel domestically and overseas, mainly to Asia, several times a year as needed.
Ability to lead several simultaneous projects.
Highly developed mechanical aptitude, including broad knowledge of engineering materials used in hand tools or power 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.
Ability to provide a basic overview of upcoming workload and identify potential resource bottlenecks.
Basic understanding of cost drivers associated with materials, labor, and overhead.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience with NX CAD.

Responsibilities

Lead small- to medium-scale engineering projects and provide engineering support on mid-level-complexity projects under a Project Leader’s supervision.
Work cross-functionally and globally with Advanced Quality Engineering, Product Marketing, Industrial Design, Purchasing, Finance, and other departments.
Evaluate product designs for material selection, cost, and issues involving materials, heat treatment, and finishes.
Assist in developing comprehensive project plans and drive execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.
Monitor and track project progress and provide weekly status updates to senior management and the project team.
Communicate regularly with manufacturing cells and suppliers to advance product development and production readiness.
Conduct on-site visits and troubleshooting analyses as needed.
Request and perform tests according to established procedures.
Interpret test data and make corresponding design recommendations.