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Project Engineer II

Milwaukee Tool · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Jun 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you were the owner of a process. How did you drive improvement?

What they are checking: Whether they've truly owned a process and moved it forward, as the posting expects.

Tell me about a time you led a project without having direct authority over the team.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead through influence, which project engineers often need.

Tell me about a time a change you made didn't work. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they measure results honestly and adjust when an improvement fails.

What would you do

Lab engineers keep entering test data in different ways, which hurts data quality. How do you fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they can design standards and tools that people will actually follow.

You're rolling out a new web application for the lab, and users don't like it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they listen to users and improve adoption rather than forcing a tool on them.

How do you decide which process improvement to tackle first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by impact and effort rather than by what's easiest.

How do you make sure global lab teams follow the same process?

What they are checking: Whether they can standardize across sites and communicate across time zones.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd map the current process for a lab test workflow and find waste in it.

What they are checking: Whether they can analyze a process with real data and identify specific improvements.

How would you develop a new test method for a power tool feature?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to design tests that reflect real tool use and produce reliable data.

What tools do you use for data analysis, and how do you check your results?

What they are checking: Whether they can analyze test data and catch errors before decisions are made.

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The full job description

As published by Milwaukee Tool.

Project Engineer II Job Description: Project Engineer II – Hand Tools NPD 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 create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence. Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop 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. Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE As a Project Engineer for Milwaukee you will be utilizing your engineering skills and project management ability to execute design changes, derivative tool releases and general maintenance of existing products. Milwaukee Electric Tool offers benefits on your first day of work (health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k) and an excellent working environment that includes an on-site cafeteria as well as a state of the art fitness facility! You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: • Lead small to medium scale engineering projects and provides engineering support on mid-level complexity projects under the supervision of Project Leader. • Work cross-functionally and globally with Quality & Reliability Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, Service & Support, Marketing, and numerous other departments. • Evaluate product designs relative to the selection, cost and resolution of problems associated with materials, heat treatment and finishes. • Assist in developing comprehensive project plans and drive project execution to meet cost, schedule, and performance targets per project plans. • Monitor & Track project progress and provide weekly project status updates to senior management and the project team. • Regularly visit the manufacturing cells/suppliers to maintain open lines of communication with the cell/suppliers and provide troubleshooting analysis as required. • Request and perform tests per established procedures. • Interpret data and make corresponding design recommendations including but not limited to: • Utilization of computer aided simulation tools • Selection of materials and heat treatments • Tolerance stacks and deviation analysis • Selection and evaluation of lubricant properties and uses • Statics and dynamics • Noise and vibration analysis • Interact with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance requirements while falling within process capabilities. What TOOLS you’ll bring with you: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or educational equivalent is required. Preferred degree in Mechanical Engineering. • Minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience. • Ability to travel to China & domestically several times of year is required (15% travel). • Ability to manage several simultaneous projects is required. • Highly developed Mechanical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of engineering materials used in hand tools or power tools, and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials. • Ability to use CAD is required. Unigraphics or Pro-E are preferred. • To be successful in this role you will need to be a self-starter who has a strong problem solving skill set and understands design, testing, and manufacturing processes (grinding, stamping, heat treatment, functional coatings, machining, etc). • Able to provide a basic overview of upcoming workload and identify potential resource bottlenecks. • Basic understanding of various cost drivers associated with materials, labor & overhead is required. • PMP/CAPM certification is a plus but not required. We provide these great perks and benefits: • Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans. • Generous 401 (K) savings plan. • Education assistance. • On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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