Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description :

The main responsibility of this position will be to drive continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction. This is a hands-on role that will support the manufacturing processes by driving the attainment of goals and KPI's through working with Plant Leadership. Needs to be self-motivated, energetic leader who will recognize areas needing improvement, implement effective solutions, and provide training to guide positive changes in plant processes and procedures leveraging the ITW Toolbox.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Develop, test, and implement process adjustments and / or new manufacturing techniques to reduce manufacturing costs and waste, and to improve safety, product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and machine reliability.
• Lead change through facilitating USa Events, writing standard operating procedures, and training key production employees on new work procedures and processes.
• Utilizing ITW Toolbox training, identify and lead changes using 80 / 20, Inlining, USa, Product Line Simplification, and Market Rate of Demand tools as appropriate.
• Provide key troubleshooting on dies, tooling, and machine parts to improve production processes.
• Train and monitor operators on proper die setup / changeover techniques.
• Design new parts to improve machine performance.
• Understand machine capabilities for new product development and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing processes.
• Revise and develop prints for current tooling and production part using CAD / Solidworks.
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Perform capacity planning and provide solutions to meet continued growth. Manage capital projects from quoting / approval stage through training & implementation.
• Support maintenance in root cause analysis, strategies to reduce mechanical downtime, and drafting and implementing preventive maintenance practices.
• Mentor and support the professional growth of fellow engineers and cross-functional team members by sharing technical expertise, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across operations.
• Creating and maintaining business relationships with suppliers, vendors and contractors.
• Perform other tasks and functions as directed for the benefit of the business.

Job Requirements :

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

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 stand; walk; kneel; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Th e 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.

Good working conditions involving occasional exposure to noise and chemicals, but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.

Compensation Information :

Pay Range : $73,000 to $90,000

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salaries, plus excellent Benefits including :

Health, Vision and dental insurance

Company Paid Life insurance / Short- and Long-term disability

401k Plan with generous company match

3 weeks' vacation, sick days, and holidays

Continuing education reimbursement program

Flexible spending accounts

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.