Project Engineer - Gas Utility HT

Milwaukee Tool•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

As a Project Engineer for Milwaukee, 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 the department manager. It works cross-functionally and globally with teams including Advanced Quality Engineering, Product Marketing, Industrial Design, Purchasing, Finance, and other departments. The Project Engineer evaluates product designs and makes recommendations related to materials, heat treatment, finishes, and design issues. The role maintains communication with manufacturing cells and suppliers to advance product development and production readiness, conducts on-site visits and troubleshooting analyses as needed, tracks project progress, and provides weekly status updates to senior management and the project team. It also requests and performs tests using established procedures, interprets data, and makes corresponding design recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or educational equivalent.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Ability to travel domestically and overseas, mainly to Asia, several times a year as needed.
Highly developed mechanical/electrical aptitude.
Broad knowledge of engineering materials used in small appliances or power tools and understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with those materials.
Ability to use CAD.
Self-starter with strong critical-thinking skills and willingness to learn design, testing, and manufacturing processes to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering.
NX CAD experience is preferred.
Ability to manage several simultaneous projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead small- to medium-scale engineering projects.
Provide engineering support on mid-level complexity projects under the supervision of the department manager.
Work cross-functionally and globally with Advanced Quality Engineering, Product Marketing, Industrial Design, Purchasing, Finance, and other departments.
Evaluate product designs regarding material selection, cost, and issues involving materials, heat treatment, and finishes.
Communicate regularly with manufacturing cells and suppliers to advance product development and production readiness.
Conduct on-site visits and troubleshooting analyses as needed.
Monitor and track project progress and provide weekly status updates to senior management and the project team.
Request and perform tests according to established procedures.
Interpret data and make corresponding design recommendations.