Project Engineer II

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Milwaukee Tool works in the technology and innovation sector, which includes power tools, power tool accessories, and hand tool businesses.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Project Engineer II who will lead project teams.

Education Level

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or educational equivalent (required)
• Mechanical Engineering degree (preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience

License/Certification

• PMP/CAPM certification (a plus but not required)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in developing comprehensive project plans and drive project execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets per project plans.
• Evaluate product designs relative to the selection, cost, and resolution of problems associated with materials, heat treatment, and finishes.
• Interact with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance requirements while falling within process capabilities.
• Lead small to medium-scale engineering projects and provide engineering support on mid-level complexity projects under the supervision of a Project Leader.
• Monitor/track project progress and provide weekly project status updates to senior management and the project team.
• Regularly visit the manufacturing cells/suppliers to maintain open lines of communication with the cells/suppliers and provide troubleshooting analysis as required.
• Request and perform tests per established procedures.
• Work cross-functionally and globally with quality/reliability engineering, purchasing, finance, service/support, marketing, and numerous other departments.
• Interpret data and make corresponding design recommendations, including but not limited to –
• Noise and vibration analysis
• Selection and evaluation of lubricant properties and uses
• Selection of materials and heat treatments
• Statics and dynamics
• Tolerance stacks and deviation analysis
• Utilization of computer-aided simulation tools

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• The ability to manage several simultaneous projects is required.
• Ability to use CAD is required. NX is preferred.
• Able to provide a basic overview of the upcoming workload and identify potential resource bottlenecks.
• A basic understanding of various cost drivers associated with materials, labor, and overhead is required.
• Highly developed Mechanical aptitude is required, including a broad knowledge of engineering materials used in hand tools or power tools, and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.
• Strong problem-solving skill set
• Understand design, testing, and manufacturing processes (grinding, stamping, heat treatment, functional coatings, machining, etc.)

Work Environment

• Ability to travel to China and domestically several times of year is required (15% travel).

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers benefits on the first day of work (health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k).

Employer’s Statement

Milwaukee Tool is an Equal Opportunity Employer.