Continuous Improvement Engineer 2

Job Description:

INNOVATE without boundaries! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success.

We are an inclusive workplace that encourages diversity of thought, experience, and background to solve complex problems as one team. Every employee is encouraged to continuously improve and grow, and it is a top priority for managers to develop their teams, making a wide range of internal development opportunities available to all employees.

We are One Team, overcoming obstacles together and celebrating together. Come be part of a winning team that feels like family.

Your Role on Our Team:

The CI Engineer II is responsible for improving manufacturing productivity, capacity, material flow, labor utilization, ergonomics, and overall operational efficiency within the manufacturing facility.

This role partners closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and implement sustainable improvements. The CI Engineer II uses data analysis, time studies, facility and equipment layouts, standard work, Lean Manufacturing principles, and structured problem-solving methods to optimize manufacturing operations.

This position is highly connected to the production floor and requires an individual who can translate operational challenges into practical, data-driven solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Own and maintain manufacturing routings and Bills of Material (BOMs), ensuring labor standards, work centers, operation sequences, component usage, and other manufacturing master data remain accurate and aligned with current production processes.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify constraints, waste, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Perform time studies, work measurement, labor utilization studies, and process observations to establish and maintain accurate manufacturing standards.
• Recommend equipment, labor, shift, and process change necessary to support manufacturing demand.
• Support facility and equipment moves, including equipment installations, relocations, commissioning, transfers, and decommissioning.
• Support New Product Development and manufacturing launches through capacity analysis, line balancing, labor planning, layout development, and manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain accurate labor standards in accordance with established documentation and change-control procedures.
• Improve work methods through the application of Lean Manufacturing techniques and deploy best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Lead or participate in structured root-cause problem solving using tools such as 5 Why, fishbone analysis, Pareto analysis, process mapping, and statistical analysis.
• Support information and technology system deployments and collaborate cross-functionally to successfully execute projects.
• Provide Operations with technical support and guidance to improve resource utilization, productivity, and cost performance.
• Perform data analysis and develop manufacturing metrics, reports, and other tools to support data-driven decision-making.
• Utilize CAD software to develop and improve equipment, workstation, and facility layouts to optimize space utilization and manufacturing flow.
• Utilize simulation and modeling software to evaluate and improve product flow, capacity, resource utilization, and manufacturing performance.

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Finance, and EHS to implement sustainable improvements.
• Clearly communicate analysis, recommendations, project status, risks, and financial impact to manufacturing and engineering leadership.
• Provide hands-on support to manufacturing operations as business needs require.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, continuous improvement, or related environment. Level will be determined based on experience and demonstrated capability.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, time studies, labor standards, capacity analysis, and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with CAD or manufacturing layout tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional teams.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement training.
• Understanding knowledge of Kaizen events. Experience with creating value-stream mapping and structured problem-solving activities.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, or similar CAD/layout software.
• Experience with Power BI or comparable data visualization tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP.
• Experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting capital equipment and automation projects.
• Working knowledge of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Knowledge of engineered labor-standard/time-study methodologies.
• Experience with statistical analysis, process capability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience developing business cases for capital, productivity, labor, or capacity improvements.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Prolonged standing of eight or more hours a day.
• Frequent walking.
• Occasional bending, crouching, twisting, and reaching.
• Employees may be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(K) savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Education assistance.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.