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Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
Roselle, DuPage County, Illinois, 60172, USA
Listed on 2026-02-19
Listing for:
Illinois Tool Works Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
- 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 Solid Works CAD software
- Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma Tools, Lean Manufacturing, Automation, and Capital Project
- 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
- Delivers results:
Exhibit exceptional business acumen and excellent management skills to hold themselves accountable for consistently meeting ITW's targets. - Good Judgment:
Ability to use good judgment and discretion. Must be adept at analysing facts and issues, identifying options, and able to decide and recommend a course of action. - Impeccable Integrity:
Embodies and practices unquestioned personal and business integrity. Recognized as a highly credible business leader. Creates an environment of trust by acting with fairness and consistency, keeping commitments, and providing rationale for decisions. - Approachable:
Inspires trust and confidence. Independent and organized work style. - Team Player:
An aggressive, results-oriented individual who, at the same time, is the consummate team player. Respected by senior management, peers, and…
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