Company Description

Ignite your full potential! At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make our own decisions, and take ownership to create innovative solutions for the world's biggest and most influential brands.

We are everywhere. You may not know us, but you can see us everywhere. The products we manufacture and the solutions we design are all around you – from automotive components in your car, to state-of-the-art dishwashers, ovens and refrigerators in your favorite restaurants and hotels. The buildings where you live and work are built with ITW construction and welding products, and our ITW test and measurement solutions help to ensure the quality and safety of millions of products. quality testing solutions analyze the products you use every day.

As part of ITW’s Automotive Segment, ITW Thermal & Fluid Management NA is committed to being a world leader in plastic components that simplify thermal management systems and enable improved vehicle energy efficiency. Our locations are headquartered in Glenview, IL with manufacturing in Hebron, IL; Juarez, MX; and Bryan, OH. 

We are global and diverse. Across our seven business segments we offer access to challenging opportunities in high-growth industries and markets all around the world.

We are committed to your full potential. We strive for everyone at ITW to reach their full potential, and we value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make all of us better together.

We offer top quality compensation and benefits packages, including competitively priced medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire, free life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and immediate 401k employer matching. 

Join ITW today and come grow with us!

Job Description

Role Summary:

To play a responsible role in the design and build of secondary equipment and process to ensure that ITW receives the most efficient processes possible. To participate in the support of the secondary processes on the production floor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Address manufacturing issues that are causing production bottle necks, high scrap, or reduced efficiencies.

 Review secondary equipment designs to ensure the equipment is built to the Manufacturing Engineering Guidelines, and that it is built in a maintainable and easy to use fashion.

 Be instrumental in the planning and execution of systems needed to smoothly bring new projects into production.

 Be continually thinking of better ways to manufacture plastic parts and be willing to push for change.

 Be instrumental in the selection of new secondary tool sources.

 Be active in developing the working relationship between ITW and our secondary tool sources.

 Responsible for adherence to the company quality and environmental policy, procedures, and management systems.

 Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and OH&S standards.

Qualifications

Experience:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. We are looking for 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience. This individual should be familiar with problem solving analysis processes and have the ability to lead problem solving teams. Leadership and interpersonal skills are required to connect effectively with our customers, suppliers, and all levels of the organization. Experience within the following areas is beneficial: design, build and maintaining Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems and circuits, PLC Programming experience with Allen Bradley Controls systems and HMI’s, also familiarity with Vision Systems and Robotic programming and integration. Computer skills with Microsoft Office Products and AutoCAD or 3D design software required.

Additional Information

Human Relations: Primary contacts for this position will be the Engineering Manager, Sales & Engineering Director, Quality Department, other engineers, and the plant management. The Design Engineer is expected to work with others to promote a team-oriented work environment. Working Conditions: The 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. Must be able to work autonomously and in team environments.

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.