Project Engineer II

Project Engineer II - Jobsite Apparel

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 engineering teams. As a Project Engineer II, you'll lead the end-to-end development of Jobsite Apparel products - driving cost, schedule, and performance.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Jobsite Apparel new product development from concept to launch
• Facilitate several simultaneous projects of small to medium complexity
  • Workwear, Heated Gear, Product Transfers, etc.
• Work cross-functionally and globally, driving alignment with marketing, design, sourcing, supply, and suppliers
• Motivate and empower your project team, collaborating to solve technical and logistical problems
• Drive various types of tradeoff discussions, pushing for what is right for the user and the business
• Monitor & track project progress, communicating effectively to the project team and senior management
• Identify critical path tasks and project risks with moderate supervision

Education and Experience Requirements

• Technical background (BSME or BSMEE)
• 1-3 years of relevant working experience in project management
  • Textile/apparel experience not required, but could be beneficial
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative & fast paced environment, developing business relationships with internal team members and external suppliers
• Capacity to successfully navigate subjective tradeoffs in the apparel word
• Willingness for global travel (Asia & Americas) a few times per year
• Familiarity with project management tools (Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• To be successful in this role you will need to be a self-starter with a strong problem-solving mentality