Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! 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 provide technical solutions on our Engineering - Manufacturing Team. Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME) serves as a liaison between New Product Development (NPD) and Operations. The AME is responsible for leading the manufacturing implementation of NPD processes to support product strategy and the product roadmap. This position facilitates project management initiatives with NPD and Manufacturing teams to successfully launch quality new products on time and on budget. This role is a fundamental part of our Manufacturing Engineering team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and seeks a self-motivated individual with proven project experience and a drive for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Program Management
• Lead mid to high level manufacturing projects, providing direction, guidance, and engineering expertise to team members.
• Attend NPD meetings and work with the Operations Team to develop and maintain manufacturing action plans for new tooling, equipment, and production scheduling needs.
• Coordinate NPD builds and follow-up actions, including Engineering Builds, Qualification Builds, and Pilot builds.
• Create collaborative project communication channels with NPD, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Quality, Supervision, and floor operators.
• Develop and maintain Gantt Charts, project schedules, risk assessments, and contingency plans.
• Develop agendas to facilitate and document project meetings.
• Deliver formal presentations to leadership regarding project status.
• Manage suppliers of capital equipment for turn-key applications or custom equipment, controlling cost, timing, and project budget.
• Responsibilities: Manufacturing
• Research, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and capital equipment to improve throughput, reduce scrap/rework, cost, and improve quality and reliability.
• Drive major strategic cost, quality, and delivery initiatives with a focus on breakthrough process and technology improvements.
• Collaborate with prototypes to confirm manufacturing time/cost estimates and test proposed manufacturing processes.
• Conduct equipment certification and run-off, using statistical analysis tools to verify process rate, capability, and Gage R&R.
• Utilize knowledge of GD&T, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Use CAD to design tooling, fixtures, and gages.
• Assist with Continuous Improvement Projects, including Kaizen Activities, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, OEE, Work Instructions, Time Studies, and Line Balancing.
• Responsibilities: Process Design Analysis
• Perform a variety of calculations and software-aided analysis.
• Apply creative and innovative approaches to problem solving by providing multiple what-if scenarios to find the best total cost solution.
• Test process extremes and build a robust risk assessment analysis matrix to ensure project success.
• Consider comprehensive financial impacts in the analysis.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience Required: Minimum five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Qualifications: Minimum one year of project management experience.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency and excellent communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to grasp technical concepts quickly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – including MS Project.
• CAD proficient.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty skills in Metal Stamping, Forging, Machining, or Assembly applications desired.
• Controls and Automation experience preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• And many more – check out our benefits site.