Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets.

SUMMARY

Traulsen is proud to be known as the premier name in refrigeration for the foodservice market since its founding in 1938. Though we sell to our customers across the globe, every Traulsen product is engineered, fabricated, assembled, and tested at our facility in Fort Worth, Texas. We are a part of ITW Food Equipment Group, a collection of leading food service equipment manufacturers with shared goals for the highest quality commercial kitchen products.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for planning and designing manufacturing processes in a commercial plant. This position will coordinate the activities in developing manufacturing methodology relative to operation methods, process, work measurement, tooling, material routing, preparation of estimates and other technical phases involved.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Requests engineering changes, work with the Engineering Department to release and implement changes.

• Leads Kaizen blitz projects by participating on teams to integrate technical solutions across multiple disciplines.

• Leads Lean Manufacturing projects, including In-Lining, MRD, PLS, and 80/20 evaluations.

• Writes, submits, and implements capital requests.

• Collaborates with the Engineering Department to change manufacturing processes and designs and write, submit, and implement capital requests.

• Creates, modifies, and maintains production floor layouts (AutoCAD/DraftSight).

• Resolve technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost, or schedule.

• Applies Industrial Engineering concepts, techniques, analysis, and decision tools under general supervision to promote and implement changes in manufacturing, engineering, and service operations.

• Develops models, databases, and spreadsheets to analyze data (e.g., hours per unit, operations research, engineering economics), and provides summary analysis and metrics for consultation to customers (e.g., management, departments, suppliers).

• Researches, designs, and develops improvements and implementations of processes through application of Lean and other Industrial Engineering concepts.

• Under general supervision, manages, defines, negotiates, and controls the scope, cost, and timing of projects.

• Performs risk analysis using project management tools.

• Utilizes engineering methods to support the development of optimal process designs and efficient utilization of resources.

• Analyzes and designs value stream, including capability, capacity, throughput, workflow, and logistics.

• Utilizes CAD software to develop solid models and mechanical assemblies.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required

• 2D Software experience required. (DraftSight/AutoCAD)

• 3D Software experience preferred. (SolidWorks)

• Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies required.

• Experience writing Capital Expense Requests preferred.

• Experience in project management required.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required, manufacturing/industrial engineering preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Attend work regularly and report promptly for duty on the days and at the times scheduled by the manager.

• Working temperatures vary with seasonal changes where climate control is limited. The environment is one in which noise exists.

• May need to lift items weighing more than 35 pounds. Any item over 35 pounds is to be done with assistance.

• May need to pull and push up to 100 pounds.

• May perform combination of physical movements to reach areas difficult to access including bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting and rotation motions using head/neck, arms, wrists, waist, knees, and arms while performing duties.

• Stand and walk from two (2) to four (4) hours per day.

• Climb up and down stairs two (2) to four (4) times per day.

• Operate common office equipment, i.e. PC, phone, copier, printer, and fax.

• Need corrected vision to be aware of surroundings and location of items needed and perform various other job duties.

• Need corrected hearing to identify conditions in the environment (i.e. forklift horns, fire alarms).

• Need mental alertness to identify, avoid, or resolve safety hazards.

• Ability to communicate with managers, supervisors, and co-workers.

• Ability to wear designated personal protective equipment when needed (i.e. safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection, harnesses, hard hats).

• Travel infrequently by various means of transportation, including car, train, bus, or plane.

Hours of Work

Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Benefits:

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, LTD insurance, 401k (with company match), employee assistance, wellness and 100% tuition reimbursement programs. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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. _

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.