Project Engineer I

Job Description: Your Role on Our Team This Project Engineer I role is responsible for executing quality engineering projects that support strategic initiatives within Milwaukee Service operations. This role will apply quality engineering principles, project management skills, and data-driven problem-solving to ensure quality processes and product across manufacturing capabilities while executing operational readiness. You'll Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties and Responsibilities Lead small to moderately complex quality engineering projects, ensuring successful execution of scope, timelines, and deliverables. Evaluate manufacturing and service processes, equipment, and inspection methods to identify and reduce sources of defects, variation, and risk. Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions using structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and fishbone analysis. Analyze quality data, including scrap, rework, customer returns, and warranty/field data, to identify trends and drive sustainable improvements. Develop and implement inspection plans, test methods, work instructions, and error-proofing solutions to ensure process capability and product conformance. Develop project plans, track milestones, identify quality risks, and communicate progress and metrics to key stakeholders. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and external partners to resolve quality issues and ensure project alignment. Support quality management system requirements, audits, and documentation, and coordinate handoff of validated processes to site Operations and Continuous Improvement teams. Identify opportunities to standardize quality processes and support continuous improvement across Kitting & Manufacturing operations. The TOOLS You'll Bring With You Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 2+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, project execution, or related operations. Working knowledge of quality tools such as control plans, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes. Demonstrated ability to manage project activities, timelines, and deliverables. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret quality data. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and manage competing priorities. Preferred Qualifications Experience in service/repair, returns, manufacturing, kitting, or distribution operations. Experience with SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, and statistical software such as Minitab. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience with APQP/PPAP, NPD processes, supplier quality, or warranty analysis. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL