Process Engineer

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* Job Description:

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* ** Job Summary*
* We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Process Engineer with a strong background in process design and production optimization. This role is responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency through data analysis, workflow optimization, and the application of Lean manufacturing principles to drive measurable gains in quality, cost, throughput, and OEE.

The Process Engineer will lead and support cross-functional teams in continuous improvement initiatives, capital projects, and new product introductions. This position provides hands-on technical support across all areas of production, including troubleshooting vision systems, capacity planning, and optimizing manufacturing processes throughout the facility.

Success in this role requires a strong ability to analyze data, identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions that enhance operational performance. The individual will play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This position reports directly to the Engineering Supervisor.

** Company Overview*
* ** ITW

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* ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 300 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenue of $16 billion in 2025. The company's seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW's approximately 43,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company's decentralized and entrepreneurial culture.

** Stamp Tech Fasteners TM Division

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* The ITW Stamp Tech Fastener TM Division serves the major OEMs and Tier suppliers in the North American automotive market.  The division supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies that leverage our deep-draw stamping technologies.  The annual revenue for the division is approximately $160M.  Locations include Gallatin, TN, Portland, TN, Lexington, KY & Naugatuck, CT.

The Division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering.  In addition to ITW's leading industry research and development capabilities, Stamp Tech Fasteners TM enhances our customers' competitive advantage by maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America, exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide and continually improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product provides value and meets customer expectations.

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* Primary Responsibilities:

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* + Applying knowledge of process design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors and soliciting observations from operators.

+ Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

+ Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities throughout the manufacturing facility.

+ Optimize production processes to deliver cost savings, improve quality, and support new product introduction.

+ Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor,reviewing production schedules, estimating future requirements.

+ Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods, equipment and maintained quality.

+ Utilization of lean techniques to reduce waste and improve productivity. Lead production & Engineering team on continuous improvement projects.

+ Provide technical support for manufacturing operations, quality, and troubleshooting.

+ Prepare product and process reports by analyzing information and trends.

+ Prepare capacity reports with data analyzation and submit capital expenditure requests, including cost analysis and justification including anticipated ROI schedule.

+ Utilizes problem-solving tools in various situations, including root cause analysis, flowcharts, and fishbone diagrams.

+ Evaluate and improve processes in manufacturing systems. Improve process capability…