Project Engineer Ii - Packout/Storage

Job Description:
Project Engineer II - Storage
INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we're pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence.
Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.
Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We're just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE
You'll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Lead low to medium complexity New Product Development projects under the guidance of a project lead supervisor.
• Work cross-functionally and globally with Quality & Reliability Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Service & Support, Marketing, and numerous other departments.
• Evaluate product designs relative to the selection, cost and resolution of problems associated with materials, heat treatment and finishes.
• Assist in developing comprehensive project plans and drive project execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets per project plans.
• 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 cell/suppliers and provide troubleshooting analysis as required.
• Request and perform tests per established procedures.
• Interpret data and make corresponding design recommendations including but not limited to:
  • Utilization of computer aided simulation tools
  • Selection of materials and heat treatments
  • Tolerance stacks and deviation analysis
  • Selection and evaluation of lubricant properties and uses
  • Statics and dynamics
  • Noise and vibration analysis
  • Interact with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance requirements while falling within process capabilities.

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or educational equivalent is required. Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to travel internationally & domestically multiple times per year is required (~10% travel).
• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects is required.
• Highly developed Mechanical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of engineering materials used in hand tools, and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.
• Ability to use CAD is required. NX or SolidWorks is preferred.
• To be successful in this role you will need to be a self-starter who has a strong problem solving skill set and understands design, testing, and manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping, heat treatment, functional coatings, machining, etc).
• Able to provide a basic overview of upcoming workload and identify potential resource bottlenecks.
• Basic understanding of various cost drivers associated with materials, labor & overhead is required.
• PMP/CAPM certification is a plus but not required.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.