Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manufacturing Engineer focuses on reviewing overall equipment effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.  This position needs to provide different methods to improve efficiency, reduce cost or increase customer satisfaction, specifically focusing on the improvement of manufacturing processes, safety initiatives, and overall product quality.  Manufacturing Engineer develops and measures standard metrics, develops a project plan for implementing improvement ideas, works with front-line staff on different projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in the continuous improvement of production, quality, inventory, and cost through effective use of lean manufacturing principles.
• Assisting in developing innovative processes, concepts, and designing approaches for existing and new processes
• Identifying, improving, and solving problems related to existing and new manufacturing processes and equipment

·         Analyzing and reporting quantitative data

• Coordinating, communicating and completing the assigned projects on time and in scope.
• Responsible to track and coordinate continual process improvement projects.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite especially Excel for data analysis
• Knowledge of basic Manufacturing process, AutoCAD(SolidWorks) drawing reading
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Root Cause Analysis and Six Sigma

·         Ability to identify problems and apply innovative approaches to solve problems

• Communication skills and teamwork

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o    Capable of lifting 35 lbs.

o    Capable of bending and twisting

o    The ability to stand or walk for an entire 8-hour shift

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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