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Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. Operations Project Engineer II in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Job Description:
At Milwaukee Tool (Milwaukee), we strive for operational excellence to deliver best-in-class products that exceed the needs of our end users. We achieve this by cultivating a culture to hire, reward, mentor and grow 'Exceptional People.'
As a Project Engineer within the Strategic Operations team, your primary focus would be to the support of Milwaukee's Hand Tools Storage, PPE, Core and Layout products. You will be utilizing your technical skills and project management ability to support new product development (NPD) launches, manufacturing support initiatives, risk mitigation efforts and strategic transfer execution. Project types include execution of operations milestones, in house product releases as well as some capacity and process improvement projects. In addition, you will work directly with manufacturing cells to improve processes and reduce costs through machine improvements, capacity projects, and DFMEA design changes.
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!
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead 3-4 small to medium scale operations projects for NPD, process improvement & manufacturing support. Provide project management & technical problem solving support on high complexity projects, as needed.
Create project schedules, resource plans (RASICs), and facilitate and document project meetings.
Track project schedule to ensure adherence to timelines; keep team and management informed of project issues. Identify and mitigate project risks. Escalate as appropriate.
Work cross-functionally and globally with Quality & Reliability, Engineering, Sourcing, Finance, Supply and Demand, Marketing, and other departments.
Communicate technical details, ideas, and concepts to engineers and non-engineers in multiple locations. Lead formal project technical reviews and participate in management reviews for assigned projects.
Lead transfer projects coordinating manufacturing moves across in house facilities
Evaluate product design relative to material selection, cost, reliability and manufacturability and offer improvement ideas. Make component, material, or process recommendations.
Lead manufacturing process related feasibility studies & implementation.
Interact with operations, quality and suppliers to develop processes capable of meeting part/product specifications that meet performance requirements.
Establish machine run-off specifications with input from the project team.
Serve as a technical resource to troubleshoot problems with manufacturing teams and suppliers.
Regularly visit the production sites and suppliers to maintain open lines of communication and provide opportunity/troubleshooting analysis as required. Sites include downtown Milwaukee, West Bend WI, Mukwonago WI, Cookeville TN, Vietnam, China. While applicant’s primary location will be downtown Milwaukee, they can expect to travel across WI sites weekly, domestic sites monthly, and international sites 1-2 times per year
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Operations, or Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related work experience.
2+ years of relevant technical &/or project management working experience.
Strong technical understanding of multiple manufacturing and assembly processes and possible design/manufacturing hurdles that must be overcome to manufacture product.
Ability to travel internationally & domestically as required (10%-25% travel).
Computer aided design skills are a significant advantage but not required; including Unigraphics (NX8.5) or similar 3D CAD package. Experience with Teamcenter a plus.
Experience with ERP systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) desired - Microsoft Dynamics AX and High Jump a plus
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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