Project Engineer II - PACKOUT

Project Engineer II – PACKOUT

Milwaukee Tool believes that our people and culture are the secrets to our success. Our engineering team brings new technologies to life, designing batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions that change lives. This role is focused on modular storage solutions within the broader PACKOUT system, blending mechanical fundamentals with project ownership, cross‑functional collaboration, and system‑level thinking.

• Lead multiple low‑ to medium‑complexity New Product Development (NPD) projects simultaneously, driving execution from concept through launch.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally and globally with Design Engineering, Quality & Reliability, Purchasing, Finance, Service & Support, Marketing, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Evaluate product designs and facilitate trade‑off decisions across system level design, cost, schedule, and risk, meeting core user needs for PACKOUT.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, driving execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Lead regular cross‑functional team meetings to align priorities, assign ownership, and drive timely execution of deliverables.
• Track and communicate project progress, providing clear updates to senior leadership and core team members.
• Engage directly with manufacturing sites to maintain communication, identify issues, and provide troubleshooting support as needed.
• Leverage data to inform project strategy and decisions, including evaluating supplier options, performing cost‑benefit analyses, conducting make‑vs‑buy assessments, identifying schedule dependencies, assessing risks, determining resourcing needs, and understanding downstream impacts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent); preference for Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience in product development, engineering, or project execution.
• Demonstrated project leadership or project management experience, including driving cross‑functional teams, managing timelines, and delivering against defined scope, cost, and schedule targets.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~10%) for supplier engagement, manufacturing, and project needs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including knowledge of engineering materials for durable goods or hand tools (plastics experience preferred).
• Working knowledge of CAD tools (NX or Solid Works) preferred, able to review models, guide timelines, and set expectations for modeling quality and best practices.
• Understanding of product development processes, including design, validation/testing, and manufacturing (injection molding preferred; additional processes a plus).
• Proactive, self‑driven problem solver who can identify issues, drive solutions, and maintain forward momentum in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate workload and identify resource constraints, providing clear visibility into upcoming needs and potential bottlenecks.
• Basic understanding of product cost drivers, including materials, labor, and overhead, with the ability to apply this knowledge in decision‑making.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans from day one.
• Generous 401(k) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On‑site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.