Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

At Milwaukee Tool, we believe that our People and our Culture fuel our breakthroughs. As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you will be the crucial link between New Product Development and Operations, leading the manufacturing implementation of NPD processes. In a fast-paced, innovative environment, you’ll own projects from concept to execution, ensuring quality new products are launched on time and within budget.

This role requires a self-motivated leader with proven project experience and a drive for continuous improvement, ready to disrupt conventional processes and deliver technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Management: Lead mid-to-high level manufacturing projects, coordinate NPD builds, develop project schedules, risk assessments and deliver presentations to leadership.
• Manufacturing: Research, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and capital equipment to boost throughput, reduce scrap, lower cost, and improve quality.
• Process Design Analysis: Perform detailed calculations and software-aided analyses, develop multiple what-if scenarios, and construct robust risk assessment matrices.
• Collaboration: Establish effective communication channels with NPD, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Quality, and floor operators.
• Other Duties: Support continuous improvement initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping, while managing supplier relationships for capital equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering/Technology or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of project management experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including MS Project) and CAD for designing tooling, fixtures, and gauges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty skills in Metal Stamping, Forging, Machining, or Assembly applications.
• Controls and Automation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with GD&T, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, and Control Plans.

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