Manufacturing Engineer 2

Objective of role:

Drive a culture of operational excellence by designing and improving manufacturing processes that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Champion proactive manufacturing initiatives aligned with 80/20 Business Practices and ITW Toolbox principles to simplify processes, strengthen quality, and ensure product delivery to maximize customer satisfaction.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and improve processes, equipment, and layouts with safety/ergonomics built in; partner with EHS for compliance.

• Use 80/20 principles to prioritize actions and turn needs into executable plans (process/layout/tooling).

• Drive simplification in work content, changeovers, routings, and material flow to reduce waste and variation.

• Implement and sustain Standard Work, Visual Management, and 5S to stabilize performance and expose abnormalities fast.

• Lead data-driven problem solving and cross-functional support for daily operations, NPI launches, and engineering changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production routers, bills of process, and work center standards to support accurate planning and consistent execution.

• Create and manage engineering change orders (ECOs) to ensure timely, accurate implementation and traceability.

• Develop raw material requirements and partner with Supply Chain to improve availability and reduce expedites.

• Design and validate cost-effective packaging that protects product integrity and supports efficient material flow.

• Develop and implement fixtures/tooling (mechanical and/or electronic) using CAD-based systems; ensure safe operation and maintainability.

• Perform line balancing, manpower evaluations, and layout optimization to improve flow and labor efficiency.

• Document assembly methods, setup standards, and training aids to reinforce Standard Work and reduce variation.

• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and kaizen events that improve SQDC performance and deliver measurable financial results.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (or 2-year technical degree with relevant experience).

Experience:

• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment preferred.

• Welding, Machining, and Fabrication OR Electronic Assembly experience preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, layout, and material flow principles.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications and translate requirements into robust manufacturing methods.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• CAD/design capability (Autodesk preferred; Vault a plus).

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable using data to prioritize and validate improvements.

• Effective communication and collaboration across production, quality, supply chain, and engineering.

• Ability to work with urgency, manage multiple priorities, and drive solutions to closure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean / Continuous Improvement training (Kaizen, value stream thinking, structured problem solving).

• Packaging design and testing experience.

• Experience implementing Standard Work, Visual Management, and 5S in manufacturing.

Company Benefits

Best in Class Benefits: Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income Protection Benefits
• Industry Leading 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program  

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.    
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000