Milwaukee Tool · 1 day ago
Principal Engineer
Menomonee Falls, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expMilwaukee Tool is a leading brand in the construction industry, seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Front End Manufacturing Technology Team for the Hand Tools Business Unit. The role focuses on innovating manufacturing processes and capital equipment to enhance throughput, reduce costs, and improve quality and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Research, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and capital equipment to improve current throughput, scrap/rework reduction, reduce cost, improve quality and improve reliability
Research, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and capital equipment to enable product and manufacturing innovation with robust cost and capability for mass production
Work with strategic suppliers to innovate manufacturing processes and capability to push the boundaries of product and manufacturing design
Work directly with manufacturing cells to improve processes and reduce costs through capital/capacity projects, design change implementation, and transformational process changes
Develop, lead, and participate in engineering projects for operations, value engineering, vertical integration, and business development for accessories products. This role will provide engineering feasibility and support on high complexity projects
Perform manufacturing process related feasibility studies for continuous improvement of designs and product performance, throughput improvements, and capital planning
Conduct Make vs Buy analysis, frame up business case and able to present for business approval
Research and aid in the development of manufacturing processes & machine design solutions to enhance our processes and operations
Perform a variety of calculation and software-aided analyses to prove process reliability, capability, and sustainability
Identify and work with outside technical resources on specific projects and/or products when appropriate, including but not limited to, universities, consultants, Research and Development, suppliers, and customers
Draw preliminary sketches and prepare layout and detail drawings, using standard computer-assisted design software NX, Solidworks
Schedule, develop agendas, facilitate, and document project meetings
Track project schedules to ensure adherence to timelines; keep team and management informed of project issues. Make regular formal presentations regarding project status
Provide clear engineering information to project leaders, management and the global engineering team through PowerPoint and graphical tools. Data must be presented in a manner that facilitates effective decisions
Work cross-functionally and globally with operations, engineering, quality and suppliers to establish appropriate specifications and deliver conforming products
Establish machine run-off specifications with the project team
Evaluate product designs relative to material selection, components, coatings, and manufacturability; and offer improvement ideas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related engineering field
10 – 15 years of direct manufacturing or advanced manufacturing experience
Experience with multiple manufacturing processes including but not limited to forging, stamping, machining, heat treating, injection molding and automated assembly
Manufacturing process related activities such as tool and fixture design, metal working, welding, brazing, and grinding
Manufacturing and assembly processes including design and manufacturing hurdles that must be overcome to manufacture product
Project leadership in Value Engineering, such as design changes, new process investigation or product and process improvement
Computer aided design such as Unigraphics (NX8.5), SolidWorks, NX and AutoCad
Quality related analysis tools such as MiniTab, Gage R&R, Capability Studies, Tolerance Stack-ups and deviation analysis
Process evaluation tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical data analysis, risk analysis, flow layout
Value Analysis principles and Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) methodology
Various cost drivers associated with materials; labor & overhead
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5% - 10% of the time required
Company
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Tool manufactures electric power tools and accessories.
5001-10000 employees
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