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# Project Engineer II - Mechanics

- **Company:** Milwaukee Tool
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Creo Elements/Pro (Computer-Aided Design Software), Reliability Engineering, Siemens NX
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3464828911&tx=KP3535FFF&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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 Internationally & 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, 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.
 * Understanding of DFMA and various cost drivers associated with materials, labor & overhead is required.
 * PMP/CAPM certification is a plus but not required.

## Description

As a Project Engineer II 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., * 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. Work cross functionally with advanced engineering teams.
 * 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 monthly 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
 * Stress analysis
 * 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
 * lnteract with suppliers to develop part and product specifications that meet performance requirements while falling within process capabilities.