Senior Project Engineer, Power Tools PSE

Position Overview

Sr. Project Engineer - Power Tools, PSE at Milwaukee Tool. Our Engineering Team drives the design and development of critical components including batteries, motors, and electronics that power industry-leading power tools. You will leverage your engineering expertise and project management skills to implement design updates that keep our products best-in-class.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead moderate to high level engineering projects for factory support, warranty, and performance improvements under departmental supervision.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and globally with departments such as Quality & Reliability Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Service & Support, and Marketing.
• Drive tradeoff discussions emphasizing Performance, Cost, and Schedule.
• Develop comprehensive plans to meet project targets and monitor progress with regular status updates for senior management.
• Conduct troubleshooting analysis through visits to manufacturing facilities and supplier locations.
• Request and perform tests following established procedures.
• Interpret data to make design recommendations, including using computer aided simulation tools, selecting materials and heat treatments, performing tolerance stacks and deviation analysis, evaluating lubricant properties, and conducting statics, dynamics, noise, and vibration analysis.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that align with performance requirements and process capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent; a degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience.
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically (<10% travel).
• Proven ability to manage several simultaneous projects.
• Highly developed mechanical aptitude with broad knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes used in power tools.
• Self-starter with a strong problem-solving mentality.
• Understanding of DFMA and cost drivers associated with materials, labor, and overhead.
• PMP/CAPM certification is a plus but not required.

Benefits & Perks

• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness facilities, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• All benefits begin on your first day!