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Established in 1901, Milwaukee Valve manufactures valves for a variety of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine and the dry bulk hauling industries. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years. 

Our heritage, our people, and our passion is to be the best, and Milwaukee Valve is proud of its engineering excellence and its employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities including Health, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance options, Flex Spending, 401K with employer match, tuition assistance, paid time off, and shift premiums. For more information please visit:

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities to which competency will be measured include the analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposals.

Develop Plans and Calculations

• Develops engineering plans, calculations, and estimates for assigned project elements in accordance with applicable industry standards and internal design practices.

• Creates drawings, models, and structural diagrams using CAD tools, submitting work for peer or supervisory review.

• Independently completes routine engineering analyses with guidance provided for complex or novel applications.

Manage Project Workflow

• Provides day-to-day support for assigned project tasks and sub-projects with minimal supervision.

• Tracks deliverables, schedules, and task progress; communicates status, risks, and issues to supervision.

• Serves as a technical liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing to support timely execution.

Provide Engineering and Manufacturing Support

• Demonstrates a working understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities, and production constraints.

• Supports design-for-manufacturability (DFM) considerations during project execution.

• Assists in resolving routine manufacturing or design issues using standard problem-solving methods.

Coordinate Cross-Functional Team Members

• Collaborates with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other engineering team members.

• Ensures assigned tasks align with internal systems, workflows, documentation, and change-control processes.

• Escalates issues appropriately and provides clear, timely project communication.

Support Continuous Improvement

• Identifies opportunities to improve engineering processes, documentation, or project execution.

• Contributes ideas and feedback that enhance quality, efficiency, and standardization.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities - This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience –

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred).

• 2–5 years of related engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education, co-op, or internship experience.

Language Skills –

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documents, procedures, and standards.

• Ability to prepare routine technical reports and documentation.

Mathematical & Reasoning Skills –

• Ability to apply algebra, geometry, and applied engineering mathematics.

• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills –

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Working knowledge of project management tools.

• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.

Additional Requirements - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following requirements and competencies:

Analytical Thinking - Collects and evaluates data to support engineering and project decisions.

Problem Solving - Independently resolves routine technical issues; escalates complex problems appropriately.

Project Management - Supports project plans, timelines, and deliverables within scope and budget.

Technical Skills - Actively develops engineering knowledge and applies it to practical applications.

Judgment - Demonstrates sound decision-making within defined authority and experience level.

Professionalism & Ethics - Acts with integrity; communicates respectfully across all levels.

Planning & Organization - Manages multiple priorities efficiently.

Quality & Safety - Follows internal quality systems and safety requirements consistently.

Initiative - Takes ownership of assigned work and seeks increased responsibility over time.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet