Project Engineer

Milwaukee Tool•Mukwonago, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a skilled and motivated Operations Project Engineer to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of manufacturing projects. The role works with cross-functional teams, including NPD project leaders, project managers, designers, and technicians, to deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule while meeting quality and safety standards. It also works directly with manufacturing cells to improve processes and reduce costs through machine improvements, capacity projects, and DFMEA design changes. The position is based at the Mukwonago manufacturing plant, with regular visits to the downtown Milwaukee corporate office (bi-weekly or as needed) for in-person meetings. The ideal candidate has a technical or manufacturing background, project management skills, and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Operations, or Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or related work experience.
At least 1 year of experience as a project leader or in a similar role.
Strong manufacturing knowledge and understanding of relevant operations principles, practices, and standards.
Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, including project scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple medium-scale projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate and guide project teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastic injection molding and stamping.
Knowledge of quality management systems and safety regulations related to engineering projects.
Experience with ERP systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); Microsoft Dynamics AX and High Jump are a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the team to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
Lead multiple medium-scale operations projects for NPD, process improvement, and manufacturing support; provide project management and technical problem-solving support on high-complexity projects as needed.
Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement proactive measures to meet project milestones and objectives.
Provide technical or manufacturing guidance and support to project teams, including designers, technicians, and contractors.
Evaluate product design in relation to material selection, cost, reliability, and manufacturability, and recommend improvements, components, materials, or processes.
Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and corporate teams to resolve conflicts and ensure project requirements are met.
Work with operations, quality, and suppliers to develop processes capable of meeting part and product specifications and performance requirements.
Perform basic capacity analysis and costing to support project decisions and validate requirements.
Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and report project financials to stakeholders while adhering to approved budgets and cost-control measures.
Promote quality and safety, including adherence to relevant codes, standards, and best practices.
Evaluate project performance, identify areas for improvement, and apply lessons learned to future projects.
Work from the Mukwonago manufacturing plant and make regular visits to the downtown Milwaukee corporate office for in-person meetings.