Packaging Engineer II
Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Milwaukee Tool (industrial) in Brookfield, WI. Develop & maintain global awareness of competitor product offerings and emerging design technologies in the packaging industry.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Injection molding, SolidWorks
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $74k–$118k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 23 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 22 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $74k–$118k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 74%
- Machining 57%
- Lean 43%
- New product launch 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 39%
- Root cause 35%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield
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Full description from Milwaukee ToolAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
- ◆Work cross-functionally with domestic and global Engineering and Marketing teams to design packaging that fulfills product and merchandising needs.
- ◆Utilize SolidWorks and ArtiosCAD for concepts and development.
- ◆Coordinate testing plans to validate new packaging.
- ◆Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines. Provide technical assistance and consultation to all areas of Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality, as it relates to packaging.
- ◆Work to develop packaging alternatives that help support cost reduction initiatives
- ◆Regularly visit manufacturing, distribution, and suppliers to maintain open lines of communication and provide troubleshooting analysis, as required.
- ◆Lead and assist in rapid resolution of related production packaging issues.
- ◆Develop & maintain global awareness of competitor product offerings and emerging design technologies in the packaging industry.
- ◆Domestic and international travel opportunities are available and sometimes required.
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Description
Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and have an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization. That's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.
What TOOLS you'll bring with you
- •Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging Engineering required.
- •3+ years related experience in packaging development supporting new product development initiatives for consumer retail goods.
- •Knowledge of packaging materials: corrugated fiberboard, paperboard, plastics, flexible films, labels, adhesives, and sealing technologies.
- •Knowledge of manufacturing methods of packaging materials: paperboard and corrugated fiberboard, thermoforming, injection molding, and printing processes (lithography, flexography, and digital).
- •Functional knowledge of SolidWorks and Artios CAD preferred.
- •Ability to thrive in a high-energy and fast-paced environment.
- •Must be able to work collaboratively with Engineering, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering and Engineering departments to execute projects from concept to closure.
- •Strong organizational and communication skills required.
We provide these great perks and benefits
- •Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
- •Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
- •Education assistance.
- •On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
- •And many more, check out our benefits site HERE