About this role
Job title: Project Engineer II - PPE
About the Role Project Engineer II on Milwaukee Tool's PPE New Product Development (NPD) team, leading safety-focused product initiatives from concept to launch. You'll own projects, guide cross-functional teams, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that improves jobsite safety.
What You'll Do
- Lead multiple moderately complex PPE NPD projects, balancing priorities and schedules
- Guide and motivate cross-functional global teams, providing technical direction and reviewing work
- Develop and drive project schedules, facilitate meetings, and communicate project status to stakeholders
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
- Drive technical problem-solving—analyze data, balance objectives, and set product and project direction
- Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, and Suppliers to deliver high-performing, manufacturable products
- Scrutinize designs for weaknesses and drive continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- BS in Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
- 2–5 years of experience in product design, development, or project engineering
- Proven track record delivering mass-produced products
- Strong project management, teamwork, and communication skills
- Broad engineering knowledge—materials, manufacturing, part costing, and specifications
- Experience with 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and test plan development
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Passion for safety and making a positive impact
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Experience with PPE, textiles, plastics, elastomers, biomechanics, or regulated products is a plus
Nice to Have
- Experience with PPE, textiles, plastics, elastomers, biomechanics, or regulated products is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- On-site amenities including fitness center and food service
- Meaningful work with visible impact on jobsite safety
- A culture that values learning, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer