Design Engineer II - PPE

Design Engineer II

Job Description:

Design Engineer II - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
About Milwaukee Tool:

At Milwaukee Tool, we're not just building tools; we're revolutionizing the construction industry. Our unwavering commitment to innovation drives us to create disruptive new technologies and solutions that enhance safety and productivity for tradespeople worldwide.

Our PPE team sits at the intersection of engineering, materials, and user-driven innovation, delivering safety products that are trusted on the jobsite every day to protect and empower the tradespeople who build our world.

The Opportunity Join our PPE New Product Development (NPD) team and help design the next generation of safety gear. As a Design Engineer II, you will take ownership of critical design work—turning user needs, new technologies, and engineering fundamentals into PPE products that move from concept to production.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and wants to see their designs worn by thousands of users worldwide. Every product you design here protects someone on the jobsite. That responsibility drives everything we do.

What You’ll DoDesign and develop PPE products from early concept through mass production

Apply engineering fundamentals (CAD, GD&T, materials, biomechanics, FEA) to solve real-world safety challenges

Plan and execute design verification & validation testing, ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory compliance

Analyze test data and present clear engineering recommendations to project leaders and stakeholders

Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and suppliers to ensure successful product launches

Support multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities with moderate supervision

Build and test prototypes using a hands-on, learn-fast approach

How You’ll Make an Impact Drive design improvements to enhance performance, durability, cost, and manufacturability

Solve design and manufacturing issues using root cause analysis

Contribute new ideas, challenge assumptions, and help foster a culture of innovation

Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers as our team grows

Stay current with PPE standards, industry trends, and emerging technologies

What Tools You Bring

Education

BS in Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field

Experience2–5 years of product design and development experience

Experience with PPE, textiles, plastics, elastomers, biomechanics, or regulated products is a plus Technical Skills Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX, Solid Works, Creo, or similar)
Solid understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes

FEA (ANSYS), statistical analysis (Minitab), or similar tools are a plus Professional Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Clear communicator who works well on cross-functional teams

Comfortable taking ownership and working independently

Passion for safety and user-focused design

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Why Milwaukee Tool Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

On-site amenities including fitness center and food service

Meaningful work with visible impact on jobsite safety

A culture that values learning, ownership, and continuous improvement

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
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