Milwaukee Tool ยท 8 hours ago
Project Leader - Power Tools NPD
Brookfield, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expMilwaukee Tool is a company that focuses on creating disruptive new technologies and solutions in the construction industry. The Project Leader for Power Tools will provide leadership over multiple design projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgetary guidelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development from conception to launch.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership over multiple low to moderately complex design projects. Gives direction, guidance and engineering expertise to local and global team members. Reviews work of designers, engineers and other project team members. Set goals for the team
Develops Schedules, agendas, facilitates and documents project meetings. Tracks project schedule to ensure adherence to timelines. Regularly makes presentations of project status
Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
Able to coordinate project planning efforts for low to moderate complexity projects. Identify critical path tasks and project risks with moderate supervision
Applies a good understanding of the NPD process from conception through product launch. Anticipates engineering deliverables in all phases. Clearly understands the philosophies behind the various NPD phases and is able to objectively determine the maturity level of a design, development process, and use of the CTQ matrix
Frame up technical tradeoff discussions with Marketing and other cross function team members. Exercise effective scheduling of development work to meet overall project milestones
Ensure effective communication with cross functional international team as well as management team. This includes daily team communications as well as high level project summaries
Timely and appropriate escalation of project or team developments or issues
Identify possible design/manufacturing hurdles that must be overcome to manufacture product. Effectively scrutinize designs for potential weaknesses and suggest improvements
Work with Operations, Quality and Suppliers to confirm delivery of conforming products
Motivate cross functional team to work toward, and accomplish, project objectives. Maintain focus of project team on cost, performance and schedule
Does not have formal supervisory responsibilities, although will provide input for performance appraisals for Engineering and cross functional project team members
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years engineering experience in related field
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
Proven success in past work experience in designing a product that was mass produced
Experience in managing low to moderately complex new product development projects
Must possess a high level of engineering aptitude including a broad knowledge of materials and manufacturing process associated Milwaukee Tool products. Solid understanding of part costing methodology
Good understanding of engineering specifications and the roles of Suppliers, Quality, and Purchasing in delivering conforming parts and assemblies
Excellent problem identification and resolution skills
Results driven and deadline orientated. Ability to manage projects to aggressive schedules and results. Ability to handle fast paced, and agile culture. Ability to adapt to constant change and competing priorities
Thrive in a collaborative work environment. Ability to develop and nurture productive business relationships, and influence and educate internal team members and external suppliers
Ability to draft comprehensive test plans and specifications
Basic understanding of 3D CAD, and familiarity with tolerance analysis
10-15% travel required
Benefits
Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
Education assistance.
On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
Company
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Tool manufactures electric power tools and accessories.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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