Milwaukee Tool

Sr Project Engineer - New Product Development

Milwaukee Tool  •  Mexico (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for leading the technical execution of complex, cross‑functional projects, ensuring alignment between product performance, cost, and timing objectives. This role serves as a key technical authority and coordination point across multidisciplinary teams, driving engineering decisions and supporting project delivery from concept through production and launch.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical execution of complex projects following the Product Development process.
  • Serve as the primary technical reference for cross‑functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support project planning and execution to ensure compliance with performance, cost, and timing targets.
  • Present technical status, risks, and progress updates to project leadership and senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Leaders to align technical deliverables with overall project objectives.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks; support the definition and execution of technical contingency plans.
  • Drive technical convergence activities and support escalation and decision‑making processes.
  • Ensure engineering solutions meet product requirements, quality standards, and manufacturability expectations.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure successful implementation of technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering, product development, or technical leadership roles.
  • Advanced English proficiency.

Technical Skills

  • Strong experience in New Product Development (NPD) environments with successful delivery of multiple projects.
  • Solid understanding of engineering principles, product design, and manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to lead technical problem‑solving and influence engineering decisions across teams.
  • Experience collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, program management).
  • Familiarity with cost drivers and design‑to‑cost principles.
  • Technical risk assessment and mitigation planning.
  • Working knowledge of structured development processes and project management methodologies (PMBOK knowledge is a plus).

Soft Skills

  • Strategic thinking and sound decision‑making.
  • Clear, effective, and adaptable communication at all organizational levels.
  • Leadership and influence in complex or high‑pressure environments.
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset.
  • Adaptability and change management capability.
  • Critical thinking with a continuous improvement orientation.
  • High accountability with strong execution and results focus.
Milwaukee Tool

About Milwaukee Tool

For over 100 years, Milwaukee Tool has led the industry with innovative solutions that redefine performance, productivity, and safety for the professional trades. Fueled by an unwavering commitment to its users, Milwaukee Tool pioneers breakthrough technologies, products, and services that empower tradespeople to excel in their work and return home safely each day. Milwaukee is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions from its global research, design and development facilities located across southeast Wisconsin.

We enable a fast-paced design environment where our employees experience the challenge and satisfaction of seeing a product evolve from concept to the shelves of our retail and distribution partners and into the hands of our professional users on the jobsite.

At Milwaukee Tool, we recognize your career path is as individual as you are. Whether you are considering joining us early in your career or you have been in the workforce for years, our priority is to help you meet your professional goals. Being part of a fast paced and innovative culture, professional development….WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Brookfield, WI
Year Founded
Unknown
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