Manufacturing Engineering I

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune’s Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totaled $14.1 billion in 2019.

ITW Medical is comprised of three highly-respected medical product brands – Coeur, Filtertek & Precise Biomedical – supplying medical devices, components and service to global medical device brands. Filtertek manufactures molded filtration and flow control components. Precise provides technical service, maintenance & training for contrast media injectors. Coeur is a leading provider of disposable diagnostic imaging consumables.

Job Description

• The main responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer is to focus on continuous improvement and sustainability of equipment and processes in the assembly and molding departments.
• Primary Duties Include:
• This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is responsible for plant related engineering functions.
• Drive improvement in all manufacturing processes using the ITW Toolbox.
• Conduct ongoing analyses of products and processes to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
• Assist in new product development and modifications and revisions to existing products
• Coordinate and conduct validations (IQ, OQ, PQ)
• Lead/Participate in the coordination and implementation of capital projects (Project Management)
• Investigate and install new methods, layouts, equipment and process analysis that improve overall operation of the plant.
• Develop and implement work instructions and standardization of processes.
• Troubleshoot processes which are prone to be frequent or major production problems.
• Assists in the training of personnel
• Assists in maintenance related issues.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing, engineering, quality, marketing, customer service, and management as needed.
• Possesses the ability to get along with co-workers, customers, and company visitors.
• Arrives at work on time and complies with company attendance and tardiness policies.
• Provides input in budget planning and timelines.
• Maintains a clean work area and follows proper safety procedures.
• Will participate in “special projects” assignments are required.
• “On-Call” availability.
• Perform all activities in a safe manner and follow all company established safety rules.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health regulations, along with other federal, state, and local regulations regarding environmental, industrial, and electrical mandates.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related science and at least 1 year of appropriate experience or five years of related experience
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to carry out detailed, complex oral or written instructions
• Ability to apply problem solving techniques to address complex issues
• Must have good communication skills and excellent listening skills
• Computer experience is preferred with knowledge of Microsoft office. AutoCAD or other drafting software experience is preferred
• Novice electrical and mechanical knowledge needed

Additional Information

Competencies/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.

• This position requires some physical movement around the machine areas. This position requires an operator to stand for 90% of their work shift with two scheduled breaks and a 20 minute lunch.
• Some lifting of boxes or totes may be required intermittently.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ITW offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including competitively priced medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire, free life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and immediate 401k matching. Additional retirement savings contribution (above and beyond 401k) is awarded at no cost after one year.

ITW Medical is an equal opportunity, equal employment, affirmative action employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome to contribute their unique talents and ideas. We encourage applications from females, males, disabled/protected or other veterans, persons with disabilities, all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations and gender identities. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable persons with disabilities to apply and to perform the essential job functions. If you require assistance with completing an application, please reply that you require assistance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.