Entry Level Project Manager Jobs in Appleton, WI

Job Description:

Are you an experienced engineer that is passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in manufacturing?

Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Components Division in our Magnetics, Leads, and Harness (MLH) Center of Excellence (CoE). As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and executing cutting-edge engineering processes that elevate our operations. You’ll be at the forefront of enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while achieving impactful cost savings. Collaborating with engineering and operations teams, you’ll bring your expertise in transformer, inductor, and wire harness assembly processes to plan, organize, and execute key initiatives. If you’re ready to take ownership of transformative projects and make a tangible difference, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing.
 

How you will make an impact

Process Innovation and Efficiency:

• Process Development & Optimization: Develop and optimize the transformer, inductor, and wire harness assembly process by innovatively using new tools, processes, and efficiency improvements.

• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate new technologies, materials, and components that enhance the assembly process or product quality.

• Design for Manufacturability: Provide input during the design phase to ensure products are designed for ease of assembly and cost-effective production.

• Continuous Improvement Drive improvement to existing processes that reduce cost, risk, and waste
   

Technical Support and Equipment Management:

• Equipment Maintenance: Manage the installation, calibration, process control, and preventive maintenance of assembly equipment, including automatic and semi-automatic wire cutting equipment, wire crimping equipment, transformer winding equipment, harness assembly and testing fixtures, and pneumatic power tools.

• Problem Solving & Support: Provide technical support to the production team, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to safety, quality, assembly, and process defects.

• Prototyping & Design Validation: Define and oversee prototypes of new assemblies or systems to validate design concepts and functionality.
   

Collaboration and Project Leadership:

• Project Management: Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility and timely completion.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and supply chain, to bring innovative products from concept to production.

• Project Leadership: Lead initiatives aimed at improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost savings, using ITW Toolbox principles to achieve business objectives.

• Communication: Demonstrate effective communication at all organizational levels, providing progress updates on projects, identifying barriers, and recommending solutions.
   

What you need to do to be successful in this role:

• Self-Accountability: Demonstrate a positive attitude, high motivation, and a keen sense of personal accountability.

• Proven project management skills: a drive to learn and continuously improve. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Strong Communicator: Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills and ability to communicate with individuals with varied technical understanding.

• Self-Starter: Highly self-motivated, quick to learn, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple projects at once. Demonstrates strong initiative and consistent follow-through in all areas of responsibility
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.

• Experience: This is an entry level role.  Internships and previous experience in engineering related roles would be considered.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD is desirable.

Company Description 

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories.  ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns. 
 

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment. 

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people. 

Additional Information 

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Why ITW Welding?  

Here’s what we offer to help you build the future you want: 

• Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future. 

• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters. 

• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind. 

• Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey. 

• Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development. 

At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference! 

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.