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Manufacturing Engineer ll

Milwaukee Tool · West Bend, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a cost reduction project you drove. Where did the savings come from and how did you prove them?

What they are checking: Whether they can deliver and document real savings, which this level is expected to drive.

Tell me about a project where a vendor delivered equipment that did not meet the spec. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Holding vendors accountable with clear requirements and acceptance criteria.

How have you improved quality on a process without slowing it down?

What they are checking: Whether they can find solutions that improve quality and productivity at the same time.

What would you do

Scrap on a line jumped from two percent to six percent this week. What do you do first?

What they are checking: Structured problem solving that checks what changed before guessing at fixes.

How do you decide which improvement projects to take on when you have more ideas than time?

What they are checking: Prioritizing by safety, quality, cost and effort rather than what is most interesting.

Maintenance wants to delay a PM to keep a line running for an urgent order. What is your input?

What they are checking: Weighing short-term output against equipment reliability and speaking up with data.

About the work

Walk me through troubleshooting a robotic cell that has started dropping parts.

What they are checking: Practical robot troubleshooting covering grippers, positions, sensors and programs.

How do you use a PLC program to diagnose an automated line that stopped with no clear alarm?

What they are checking: Ability to trace logic and I/O to find root causes on automated systems.

Which root cause tools do you actually use, and tell me about one time they found something you would have missed?

What they are checking: Real use of tools like 5 Why, fishbone or data analysis instead of name-dropping.

How do you hand off a new process to production so it holds after you walk away?

What they are checking: Sustaining improvements through work instructions, training and controls.

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The full job description

As published by Milwaukee Tool.

Job Description: INNOVATE without boundaries !   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…. 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. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. Your Role on Our Team : The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for providing production support as well as managing simple to moderate complex ity projects. Individuals in this position will provide direct technical support to drive process improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement . You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: • Support production operations through troubleshooting problems, supporting maintenance, and ensuring equipment is in control. • Work on continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, this includes any skills as related to project management and vendor relationships. • Drive cost reduction through project executions and process improvements. • K nowledge of robotic programming and troubleshooting. • Knowledge of PLC programming for troubleshooting automated systems is a plus. • Ability to use statistical process control to define problems and present quick applicable solutions to key stakeholders to implement change. • Give direction and training to technicians on manufacturing equipment. • Familiar with manufacturing quality systems and how to implement corrective actions and 8D's. • Knowledge of one or more of the following manufacturing processes: Assembly, Grinding, Injection Molding, Cold Forming, Forging, CNC Machining (Lathe/HMC), and Automation/PLC Programming • Prepare equipment/process improvement analysis and cost justifications for necessary capital equipment and other manufacturing expense spending. • Conduct capability and time studies and implement improvement plans. • Ensure the transfer of information to appropriate shift and plant-wide personnel. • Monitor and review budget and forecast and factor into daily decisions. • Participate in Kaizen and project engineering as necessary. • Have basic knowledge in finance to understand concepts of Capital investment, payback, and standard costs. • Identify project risks and implement risk reduction plans. • Possess a high sense of urgency and delivering information in a timely manner. The TOOLS you’ll bring with you: • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or relate d experience. • Minimum of three ( 3 ) years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. • E xcellent verbal and written communication, organizational, time management , and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques . • A ble to problem solve and use root cause analysis. • Ability to work hands on with the equipment if needed We provide these great perks and benefits: • Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans • Generous 401 (K) savings plan • Education assistance • And many more, check out our benefits site  HERE . Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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