Jai Khanna

About Jai Khanna

I am a Senior Project Engineer at Milwaukee Tool focused on advanced battery systems and new product development. I lead cross-functional teams across the US and China to deliver high-impact programs, including next generation battery platforms and major NPD initiatives that drive significant revenue.My strengths include structured problem solving, cross-functional alignment and calm, clear leadership in high-pressure environments. I excel at bringing diverse teams together, driving decisions and keeping complex programs on track. I have led global alignment on critical processes, accelerated launch timelines through disciplined execution and guided teams through design, manufacturing and coordination challenges.I enjoy developing people and strengthening communities. I mentor rising project leaders through the Milwaukee - Advising Program (MAP), lead Milwaukee Tool’s Toastmasters chapter and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity to support refugee families.

Experience

1. Senior Project Engineer - Battery Packs Npd & Adv

   Milwaukee Tool

   Jun 2025 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Lead and manage three medium to large-scale advanced and NPD projects across battery platforms within a $1B+ business unit. Accelerated Promotion• Spearhead two new product development projects projected to deliver nearly $250M in revenue. • Manage a 15-member cross-functional team across US and China for ideation, prototyping, production, and testing • Develop gross margin forecasts and tariff mitigation strategies, boosted margin by 4% • Coordinate site selection and line planning with global operations to ensure on-time readiness • Align engineering and product management teams to optimize resources and maintain schedule. • Report project metrics to senior management monthly • Manage strategic partnership with The Welding Institute (TWI), a globally recognized welding and materials engineering institute that consults in welding innovation and manufacturing readiness. • Coordinate with global advance, NPD and operations teams to drive development and readiness initiatives. • Collaborate with legal to ensure IP protections are present in project consultant agreements. • Streamline project support, accelerating timelines on average by up to 5 weeks. • Mentored new and upcoming project leaders in advance and NPD, accelerating their development and onboarding

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Certificate, Manufacturing Engineering

• Oberoi International School

  IBDP, SCIENCE

  2012 — 2017