Job summary
ITW Commercial Construction is a leading manufacturer with a proven history of creating innovative fastening solutions.The Manufacturing Engineer will drive efficiencies 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.
Job seniority: associate level
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 (kaizen) 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.• 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.• Perform other tasks and functions as directed for the benefit of the business.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Required; Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred• 2-5 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environment• Knowledge and application of design, engineering and technology, computers and electronics, technology design, and problem solving• Proficiency in AutoCAD and /or SolidWorks CADD software• Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma Tools, Lean Manufacturing, Automation, and Capital Project a plus• Safety focused mindset able to identify unsafe actions/conditions• High level of written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability• Must be well organized, detailed oriented, and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously• Ability to work with hands and to work in mechanically oriented situations• Self-starter with a lot of energy to see projects through to completion• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis
