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Project Engineer II - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Milwaukee Tool · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a complex assembly process you developed. How did you make it robust?

What they are checking: Experience creating reliable manufacturing processes, the core of this role.

How do you work with design engineers to improve manufacturability?

What they are checking: Influencing product design early to avoid production problems.

Tell me about a time you used prototyping to prove a process.

What they are checking: Using prototypes to reduce risk before full investment.

What would you do

An equipment supplier's custom machine is not meeting cycle time. What do you do?

What they are checking: Leading supplier development to meet goals.

How do you balance aggressive cost goals with quality?

What they are checking: Tradeoff thinking that protects product reliability.

About the work

How would you use a PFMEA when developing a new battery pack assembly process?

What they are checking: Practical risk analysis skills for battery products.

Tell me about a DOE you ran. What did you learn and what did you change?

What they are checking: Real use of design of experiments to improve a process.

What safety risks are unique to battery manufacturing, and how do you design for them?

What they are checking: Awareness of cell handling, welding and thermal risks.

How do you evaluate a new manufacturing technology for competitive advantage?

What they are checking: Structured evaluation of new technology against cost, quality and throughput.

How do you design a flow layout for a new production line?

What they are checking: Layout skills that balance flow, space and safety.

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The full job description

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Job Description: Under the direction of and reporting to Senior Manager, Global Advanced Manufacturing, develop and implement sustainable, robust and reliable complex manufacturing processes to achieve aggressive cost, quality and throughput goals and objectives. This position works in a team environment and uses engineering expertise and abilities to contribute to the development and manufacturing of power tool electric battery products. Specific duties include: Manufacturing Process Development: • Preferred knowledge and experience in production manufacturing assembly processes • Develop innovative solutions; implement sustainable, robust and reliable complex manufacturing processes • Strong analytical skills, knowledge, and experience in process evaluation tools • Basic knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), PFMEA, DFMEA, statistical data analysis, risk analysis, flow layout and other related engineering tools • Work with New Product Development design engineers to evaluate and advise product design for optimized manufacturability • Work with and lead development with equipment suppliers to deliver custom processing solutions to achieve goals and objectives • Research and evaluate new technologies and breakthrough processes to accelerate competitive manufacturing advantage • Utilize prototyping methods to develop and prepare engineering samples for evaluation and testing • Perform a variety of calculation and software aided analyses to prove process reliability, capability and sustainability • Provide multiple what-if scenarios to find best total cost solution with financial impacts with emphasis on delivery timelines • Strong emphasis on fixture and gaging design, utilizing 3D CAD software Project Management Skills: • Lead manufacturing projects, providing direction, guidance and engineering expertise to team members • Facilitate project flow involving regular contact with engineering, manufacturing and other cross functional teams when necessary • Excellent verbal and written communication to make formal presentations regarding project status to team and management • Provide input with cross functional teams of baseline staffing and skillset required as related to the operational complexity of the process • Excellent interpersonal skills to work in a team environment and challenge status quo with respect to drive the best solutions for the business • Lead operations milestone delivery through the VIGOR process Other Requirements: • Ability to travel domestically and internationally for machine and/or concept evaluations • Estimated yearly travel: 20% • Most trips will be 1-2 week with possibilities of weekend travel • Ability to learn new technical material • Ability to be interactive "hands on" with each upcoming engineering project Education and Experience Requirements: • B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering • Minimum 2 years related experience • Advanced computer knowledge and skills in MS Office and Solidworks/AutoCAD/NX Competencies and Personal Attributes: • Agility -- Embraces change, domestic and international travel • Passionate and Energetic -- Driven to be the best • Entrepreneurial -- Take ownership and appropriate risk, seek breakthroughs • Drive for Results -- Set plans, track progress and deliver commitments • Team Oriented -- embrace teams for overall business success • Delivery -- put theories into action Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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