Technical Project Lead Footwear (f-m-d) - Milwaukee®
Summary
Lead new product development projects for footwear in the power tools and equipment industry, coordinating technical design, manufacturing, and compliance across cross-functional teams.
Techtronic Industries (TTI) is a world leader in cordless technology spanning power tools, accessories, hand tools, outdoor power equipment, as well as floorcare & cleaning products. Our focus is on end-users that range from professionals in the industrial, construction and infrastructure sectors to DIYers in home improvement, repair, and maintenance. TTI’s powerful brand portfolio includes MILWAUKEE®, RYOBI®, AEG® - recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and innovative product platforms of superior quality.
The company maintains a global manufacturing and product development footprint, with record world-wide sales of approximately US$15.2 billion and around 50,000 employees in 2026. Hiring exceptional people is a top focus at TTI. This drives a high-performance culture across all levels of our organization and helps to achieve our vision of being number one in the industries we serve. Our unique high-speed decision-making process supports our acute focus on developing superior products and meeting high customer expectations. We view our winning culture as a competitive advantage that powers our growth.
Your responsibilities:
Lead and develop NPD projects in EMEA in accordance with our development process on all technical aspects for design and development
Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
Lead tradeoff discussions and conversations around risk management with cross-functional teams
Drive design of project to meet market driven design guides and fulfill cost, timing, reliability, and manufacturing requirements
Analyze, evaluate and select from design execution alternatives to best meet specification objectives and implement designs into mass production
Accountable for technical elements of project execution including integration of complicated components and assemblies, material selection, packaging and safety, regulatory and standards compliance
Conduct design and safety reviews as needed to gain necessary approvals for product development phase progressions
Schedules, develops agendas, facilitates and documents project meetings, tracks project schedules to ensure adherence to timelines
Regularly makes presentations of project status
Your profile:
Bachelor's degree or further technical education, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Relevant experience in project management and product development
Understanding of technical processes in engineering like product development and technical documentation
Ideally relevant professional practice in safety footwear industry
Good command of German and English, another European language is an advantage
Advanced knowledge in MS Office application
Extensive Knowledge in CAD systems
Willingness to travel as required for business (approx. 30 %)
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