Milwaukee Tool · 7 hours ago
Manager - Automation Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMilwaukee Tool is a company that values growth and success of its employees while delivering innovative products. The Manager – Automation Engineering will lead a team to integrate manufacturing processes with service operations, focusing on product maintainability and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product lifecycle efficiency.
Consumer GoodsElectronicsIndustrialManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead a team of mechanical and electrical machine designers in day to day work
Collaborate with design, global service, and global manufacturing teams to ensure products are designed for ease of service (DFx principles: Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Serviceability)
Develop and improve repair and maintenance test processes, specialized tools/fixtures, and documentation
Drive platforming approach to specialized testing equipment to minimize asset management and cost to service centers, leveraging NPD for process and related software
Create project schedules, roles and responsibilities (RASICs), and facilitate and document process improvements
Track project schedule to ensure adherence to timelines using Asana; keep team and management informed of project issues. Identify and mitigate project risks & implements risk reduction plans. Escalate as appropriate
Provide technical support to field service teams, including troubleshooting complex issues and offering engineering-level solutions
Create and maintain specialized equipment diagnostic guides, work instructions (WI), and training materials
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce service costs and increase uptime for products in the field
Support the transition of new products from R&D to production and service by participating in design reviews and pilot builds
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements in service procedures
Track and report KPIs related to service efficiency, product reliability, and warranty costs
Regularly visit service centers to maintain open lines of communication and observe process improvements and additional CI opportunities
Over 25% domestic travel with occasional global travel to manufacturing locations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, maintenance, service engineering, or a related technical role
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly methods and product life cycle management
Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)
Knowledge of CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and PLM systems
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, proactive mindset
Preferred
Experience in service planning or support, or operational support in service using Asana
Understanding of rework projects and planning rework project
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Working knowledge of reliability engineering and maintenance strategies (RCM, TPM)
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics
Global work experience
Company
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Tool manufactures electric power tools and accessories.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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