Project Engineer II

Project Engineer II

Job Description:

Project Engineer II - Strategic Ops

Your Role on Our Team

The Project Engineer II is responsible for executing engineering and operational projects that support manufacturing efficiency, process improvements, and strategic initiatives within Milwaukee Tool's Kitting, Manufacturing, and Service operations. Individuals in this position will provide project management and necessary technical direction to assure successful and timely implementation of projects.

Working cross-functionally, this individual will manage assigned projects from concept through implementation while developing the skills to lead increasingly complex initiatives.

You'll Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead small to moderately complex engineering and operational projects, ensuring successful execution of scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Support manufacturing & service strategies, NPD launches, process improvements, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, layouts, and capacity to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Develop project plans, track milestones, identify risks, and communicate progress to key stakeholders.
• Utilize data analysis and structured problem-solving to develop and implement sustainable operational solutions.
• Support equipment installations, process changes, manufacturing transfers, and production ramp-ups.
• Assist in developing business cases, cost estimates, and feasibility assessments for proposed initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and external partners to ensure project alignment and execution.
• Coordinate project implementation, stabilization, and handoff to site Operations and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Review work of manufacturing engineers, process engineers and other project team members.
• Identify opportunities to standardize processes and support continuous improvement across Kitting, Manufacturing, and Service operations.

The TOOLS You'll Bring With You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, project execution, or related operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel as necessary for successful project completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, service, kitting, or distribution operations.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with equipment implementation, process improvements, or manufacturing layouts.
• Familiarity with project management tools, capital projects, and NPD processes.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.