Project Engineer II - PPE

Project Engineer IIJob Description:Project Engineer II - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)About Milwaukee Tool:At Milwaukee Tool, we're not just building tools; we're revolutionizing the construction industry. Our unwavering commitment to innovation drives us to create disruptive new technologies and solutions that enhance safety and productivity for tradespeople worldwide.Our PPE team sits at the intersection of engineering, materials, and user-driven innovation, delivering safety products that are trusted on the jobsite every day to protect and empower the tradespeople who build our world.The OpportunityAs a Project Engineer II on our PPE New Product Development (NPD) team, you’ll lead the charge in bringing new safety solutions to life. You’ll manage projects from concept through launch, working with talented engineers, designers, manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain experts.This is your chance to own projects, drive results, and see your work make a difference on jobsites everywhere. Every product you design here protects someone on the jobsite. That responsibility drives everything we do.What You’ll DoLead multiple moderately complex PPE NPD projects, balancing priorities and schedulesGuide and motivate cross-functional global teams, providing technical direction and reviewing workDevelop and drive project schedules, facilitate meetings, and communicate project status to stakeholdersProactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring on-time and on-budget deliveryDrive technical problem-solving—analyze data, balance objectives, and set product and project directionCollaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Purchasing, Finance, and Suppliers to deliver high-performing, manufacturable productsScrutinize designs for weaknesses and drive continuous improvementHow You’ll Make an ImpactLead projects that deliver innovative PPE solutions, directly improving safety for tradespeople worldwideDrive alignment across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams to ensure successful product launchesFoster a culture of collaboration and innovation, motivating teams to embrace new ideas and approachesShare expertise and mentor team members, helping to build a stronger, more capable engineering organizationStay ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring Milwaukee Tool’s PPE products remain best-in-classWhat Tools You BringBS in Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field2–5 years of experience in product design, development, or project engineeringProven track record delivering mass-produced productsStrong project management, teamwork, and communication skillsBroad engineering knowledge—materials, manufacturing, part costing, and specificationsExperience with 3D CAD, tolerance analysis, and test plan developmentAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and adapt to changing prioritiesPassion for safety and making a positive impactWillingness to travel domestically and internationally as neededExperience with PPE, textiles, plastics, elastomers, biomechanics, or regulated products is a plusWhy Milwaukee ToolCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsOn-site amenities including fitness center and food serviceMeaningful work with visible impact on jobsite safetyA culture that values learning, ownership, and continuous improvementMilwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.SummaryLocation: Milwaukee, WIType: Full time