Manufacturing Project Engineer

Rockwell Automation

. Manage large scale production line integration projects .

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage large scale production line integration projects
Establish business relationships with internal customers and external suppliers to support design, build and qualify equipment for operation's manufacturing space.
Lead cross functional teams to create and implement standard assembly processes and technologies.
Work with design and industrialization teams to identify technologies and processes to meet the needs of new product designs.
Actively support new automated processes and warehouse technologies.
Enhance existing manufacturing operations, driving improved OEE and greater operational resiliency
Optimize and standardize manufacturing lines for existing products throughout the product manufacturing life cycle.
Help others build competencies and subject matter expertise in automated assembly processes and technologies.
Document and share knowledge with internal engineering teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
The ability to travel 15% of the time.
Typically requires 8 years of experience.
8 years of experience managing large-scale engineering projects.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Automation Engineering (or equivalent)
Experience with manufacturing process design including equipment, tooling and automation.
Experience starting up a new manufacturing production line or facility.
Experience analyzing, specifying and procuring manufacturing automation equipment and solutions.
Experience working with 3rd party vendors, integrators and OEMs regarding equipment procurement
Demonstrated responsibility managing large capital budgets
Experience with CAD and simulation software.
The ability to read and interpret complex electrical and electronic circuit schematics, electrical and mechanical equipment design drawings, bills of materials, specifications, procedures and technical manuals.
Technical experience with multiple technologies (Allen-Bradley PLC's and HMI's, controllers, conveyance, motors, robots, vision, sensors, network switches, etc.)
Technical awareness with miscellaneous process equipment (laser marking, fastener torquing, wire and cabling standards, potting and dispensing)
A strong tendency to include others in issue resolution discussions and outcomes
Lean manufacturing belt certification and experience implementing lean tools
Enthusiasm for Project Management basics (tasks, milestones, owners)
A mindset to evaluate key factors (e.g., costs, benefits,, and risks) and all reasonable alternatives before making decisions.
The desire to build relationships with other business groups to create synergy in optimizing process automation and ensuring the application of appropriate automation technology and information security within the manufacturing plant.
Collaborating with IT and OT/MES functions to develop processes and equipment to support Rockwell Automation's Connected Enterprise journey.
PMP certification a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401k
Paid Time off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing process designequipment procurementautomation solutionsCAD softwaresimulation softwareAllen-Bradley PLCsHMI controllersroboticslean manufacturingautomated assembly processes

Soft Skills

cross-functional team leadershiprelationship buildingissue resolutionknowledge sharingorganizational skillsdecision-makingcollaborationcommunicationmentoringproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Automation EngineeringLean manufacturing belt certificationPMP certification