As a Project Engineer II on our PPE New Product Development (NPD) team, you'll lead the charge in bringing new safety solutions to life. You'll manage projects from concept through launch, working with talented engineers, designers, manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain experts.
This is your chance to own projects, drive results, and see your work make a difference on jobsites everywhere. Every product you design here protects someone on the jobsite. That responsibility drives everything we do.
Responsibilities
Lead multiple moderately complex PPE NPD projects, balancing priorities and schedules
Guide and motivate cross-functional global teams, providing technical direction and reviewing work
Develop and drive project schedules, facilitate meetings, and communicate project status to stakeholders
Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
Drive technical problem-solving-analyze data, balance objectives, and set product and project direction
Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, and Suppliers to deliver high-performing, manufacturable products
Scrutinize designs for weaknesses and drive continuous improvement
How You'll Make an Impact
Lead projects that deliver innovative PPE solutions, directly improving safety for tradespeople worldwide
Drive alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams to ensure successful product launches
Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, motivating teams to embrace new ideas and approaches
Share expertise and mentor team members, helping to build a stronger, more capable engineering organization
Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring Milwaukee Tool's PPE products remain best-in-class
What Tools You Bring
BS in Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
2-5 years of experience in product design, development, or project engineering
Proven track record delivering mass-produced products
Strong project management, teamwork, and communication skills
Broad engineering knowledge-materials, manufacturing, part costing, and specifications
Experience with 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and test plan development
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt to changing priorities
Passion for safety and making a positive impact
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Experience with PPE, textiles, plastics, elastomers, biomechanics, or regulated products is a plus
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.
Additional Information
Project Engineer II Job Description:
Project 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.
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