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Project Engineer II - PACKOUT

Milwaukee Tool · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a plastic part you designed for injection molding. What did you learn once it went to tooling?

What they are checking: Whether they have real molded-part experience with draft, ribs and wall thickness, and learned from what the toolmaker pushed back on.

Tell me about working with marketing and industrial design to define a product before engineering started.

What they are checking: Whether they engage early and shape requirements with other functions instead of waiting for a finished spec.

First parts from a supplier do not match your design. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold a supplier to clear requirements while working the problem together instead of just escalating.

What would you do

Users report a latch breaking after a few months. How do you investigate?

What they are checking: Whether they gather returned parts and use data to find the true failure mode before proposing a fix.

How do you decide which features make it into a new storage product and which get cut for cost?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh features by what users actually value rather than by what is easiest or most impressive to engineer.

How would you use jobsite visits to decide what PACKOUT should build next?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to watch users work and turn their pain points into product ideas worth pursuing.

About the work

How would you design a new PACKOUT piece to survive a truck bed, a jobsite and a full load of tools?

What they are checking: Whether they think about impact, weather, stacking loads and heavy handling the way users will really treat storage.

Every new PACKOUT piece has to work with the pieces already out there. How does that change your design work?

What they are checking: Whether they respect locked interfaces across a product family, where one small change can break compatibility for millions of users.

How would you test a storage product for drops, water and weight before launch?

What they are checking: Whether their validation plan reflects how the product is actually abused instead of only passing a lab checklist.

How do you plan a project schedule around long tooling lead times and overseas suppliers?

What they are checking: Whether they plan for long lead items early, since tooling delays are the usual reason storage launches slip.

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The full job description

As published by Milwaukee Tool.

Project Engineer II Job Description: Project Engineer II 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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