Job Description

** Basic Function** ****

This position is responsible for supporting production processes and daily operations for new and existing products for assigned Business Units to optimize efficiency and performance. This position will use the ITW toolbox to drive the attainment of quality, cost, and delivery objectives and perform these tasks in line with the requirements of the ISO9001 quality system.

** Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

• Responsible for the development of processes and changes to process instructions (OMS) by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; and conferring with equipment vendors.
• Provide technical expertise and maintenance related to manufacturing and production equipment, including responding quickly and efficiently to helpdesk tickets.
• Interface with Design Engineering on new product design and introduction, as well as product changes, to ensure cost effectiveness, manufacturing feasibility, and productivity are considered at every step of the process.
• Assist in the development of fixture design and improve existing fixtures for poke-yoke or error-proofing and quality assurance.
• Support hardware and software validations on production equipment prior to release to operations and ensure processes are followed to release through ECN.
• Support new product development by leading Gate 5 pre-pilot and pilot activities, including reports and recommendations, and participate in PFMEA completion.
• Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing key performance indicators (ie. yield/scrap/rework) and use that information to identify and implement improvements in manufacturing.
• Review, communicate, and implement engineering change orders to sustain production, reduce cost, and improve yield.
• Provide guidance to manufacturing technicians, team leads, and operators.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

** Education and Experience**

• BS Degree in Engineering Required (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Preferred)
• 2+ years manufacturing, engineering, electro-mechanical, semi-conductor or flow controls industry preferred.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Working experience with statistical process control (SPC) preferred.

Additional Information

Our employees enjoy competitive, merit-based salary plus excellent benefits including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance / Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K plan with generous company match
• Vacation, personal days and holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement program
• Flexible spending accounts

The opportunity to join a well-established (70 + years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace.

Please visit our website: http://www.brooksinstrument.com/

ITW Company Overview

ITW was built on innovation and the strength of new ideas. These values have helped us expand into multiple platforms in nearly 60 countries. But at each of our businesses, the independent entrepreneurial spirit and freedom to innovate remain strong. It’s the highly talented people at ITW businesses all over the world who drive our success through new products and customer driven solutions. Together, we are ITW—a Fortune 200 company that has prospered for 100 years, and changed the way people live and work, all over the world.

Brooks Instrument is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without required to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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

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.