NPD Senior Engineer Mechanical Design

Job Description:

ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the worlds leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment automotive components consumables and related service business. ITW businesses serve local costumers and markets around the globe with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 46000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 17000 granted and pending patents.

ITW Construction provides a variety of fastening systems and truss products for commercial residential and remodeling/renovation segments. With products manufactured at locations around the globe serving markets in North America Europe Asia New Zealand and Australia the Global Tool Unit (GTU) is a part of ITWs Construction Segment. The GTU innovates develops and manufactures through our Customer Back Innovation process best-in-class Power Fastening Systems for the global construction market. Our highly differentiated tools are specified to be used in a variety of applications including wood framing wood trim and steel to concrete installations. Tools and related fasteners account for a significant portion of total segment revenues

Position Summary

The NPD Senior Mechanical Design Engineer plays a key role in driving mechanical design execution across one or more new product development programs with responsibility for the design and development of cordless and pneumatic power fastening tools primarily used in wood and concrete applications. This position emphasizes deep hands-on technical contribution and problem-solving skills while progressively taking ownership of project-level decision-making design direction and coordination across functions. The role supports the delivery of robust high-quality and manufacturable mechanical solutions while developing leadership capability through increasing responsibility for project leadership and mentoring. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical design expertise a proactive ownership mindset demonstrated technical excellence and cross-functional influence.

Core Responsibilities

• Leads project-level mechanical design execution leveraging strong technical judgment and project planning skills to define scope coordinate task-level resources and deliver committed program objectives on time and within established constraints.
• Owns concept development and detailed design activities translating customer and market inputs into viable mechanical concepts developing and refining designs in 3D CAD and iterating based on internal and external feedback to achieve performance cost and schedule goals.
• Performs and drives critical design analyses such as DFMEA Design of Experiments Tolerance Stack-ups and serviceability assessments to proactively identify risks and ensure alignment with product requirements and specifications.
• Takes responsibility for the integrated mechanical design of electro-mechanical devices and subsystems used in power fastening systems ensuring proper layout interface definition design integration validation and documentation.
• Coordinates prototype builds and validation activities overseeing the production of prototypes and test units and supporting transition to manufacturing while ensuring quality standards delivery schedules and cost targets are met.
• Identifies recommends and implements design improvements tracking corrective actions to resolve failures enhance reliability and prevent recurrence of product or system malfunctions.
• Supports manufacturing process selection and supplier engagement contributing to make/buy decisions and process definition to deliver robust cost-effective products that meet market needs.
• Executes complex assignments with increasing autonomy demonstrating initiative sound engineering judgment and ownership while progressively expanding influence and leadership within the project team.
• Partners closely with cross-functional teams including marketing purchasing manufacturing quality and suppliers to define project scope assess cost targets and ensure manufacturing feasibility throughout development.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or related field (masters Preferred)
• 8 years of relevant product mechanical - design including 2 years in product development
• Demonstrated experience working within structured stagebased product development frameworks
• Proficiency in CAD Design/Modeling Tools (preferred Pro/Engineer CREO-11)
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill) and version control.
• Strong understanding of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Demonstrated design capability problem solving skills and ability to understand and trouble shoot electro-mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience of structured problemsolving and continuous improvement methodologies including A3s Problem Solving 8D Fishbone (Ishikawa) causeandeffect diagrams & 5 Whys.
• Experience in Leading design reviews DFMEA PFMEA DVP&R and root cause analysis sessions.
• Strong understanding of modeling and simulation tools capabilities (FEA CFD)
• Advanced understanding of statistical tools such as FRD DOE COV SPC Pareto Analysis etc.
• Strong understanding of materials manufacturing processes and mechanical analysis including plastic injection stamping aluminum casting machining etc.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration to industrialize new products.
• Experience with prototyping testing and production tooling.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Domestic and International travel: 10-15%

Working Conditions

• Standard office and lab environment.
• Occasional travel to suppliers manufacturing sites or testing facilities.

ITW is an value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

Asan equal employment opportunity employerITW 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.

Compensation Information:

The salary range for this position is$100000- $140000 annually plus performance incentive. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education and training key skills as well as market and business considerations.

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.