Mechanical Engineer

Company:  ITW
Location: De Witt
Closing Date: 24/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Magnaflux is the global leader in non-destructive testing equipment and materials employed by the quality management teams of the world’s largest manufacturers. While you may not be familiar with our name, you have undoubtedly experienced the benefits that our products, services and employees have had on the performance and safety of many of the products that you come in daily contact with. Our mission is to make the world a safer place.

We are part of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with revenue of $16.1 billion in 2023. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required.

As part of ITW, Magnaflux makes the below commitments to our team members:

**A FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST **

The ITW Business Model is our defining competitive advantage. By leveraging this Magnaflux reduces complexity and distractions to deliver best-in-class performance for our customers. Our focus has fueled our legacy of success, and we’re not stopping.

The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important at Magnaflux, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

EMPOWERED ENTREPRENEURSHIP

As part of Magnaflux, our people are empowered to think and act like business owners. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture is the key to how we execute and requires us to trust our people.

OPPORTUNITIES TO IGNITE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

At Magnaflux we believe our people are the powerful force behind our success – that’s why we invest our time and resources into helping them grow their skills and interests. No matter where people start, they can grow their career at Magnaflux and as part of ITW.

PURPOSE BEYOND PRODUCTS

We are committed to making a positive impact on our people, customers, suppliers, environments and the communities where we live and work. The latest details can be found in the ITW Sustainability Report, which can be found on itw.com/sustainability.

Company Benefits

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

  • Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance to meet you and your family’s needs

  • HSA/FSA with a company match

  • Income Protection Benefits

  • Industry Leading 401(k) plan with company match

  • Paid Time Off

  • 11 paid holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

The Mechanical Engineer is a key position within the Innovation & Marketing Team at Magnaflux (a division of ITW). The product lines include both capital equipment and accessories. The primary responsibilities of this role include working closely with cross functional teams, creating drawings for new products, and updating existing products. In addition, this role will interact with Product Mgmt. to support estimating and lead design for custom application capital equipment.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Create drawings and designs for new products related to our capital equipment & accessories, as well as design changes or updates to existing products utilizing Solid Works

  • Ability to evaluate existing and new products, components, and applications, by creating test plans, and validating it meets all specifications and requirements defined within the project

  • Maintain accurate bills of materials by creating accurate drawings and ensuring all parts are inputted properly into the ERP System

  • Lead engineering projects and track deliverables to ensure timelines are met from design concept to product launch, through robust internal testing, and support of beta testing with customers

  • Interact with customers to develop, define, and clarify expectations related to new products and/or existing product improvements

  • Support sourcing department with identifying and testing components for cost savings initiatives and alternate sourcing opportunities

  • Provide technical support and design estimates to Sales & Product Management for custom capital equipment applications

  • Support customer run-offs on capital equipment with part application testing by providing videos and reports to achieve customer approval for sign-off

  • Provide technical and hands on support to the Production & Service teams, and customers

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering degree, with at least 5 years of design and project management experience

  • 2D Drawing Experience (Draftsight Preferred), 3D Drawing Experience (Solid Works Required)

  • Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint

  • Strong customer service and team collaboration skills.

  • Able to formulate experiments and research projects independently and explain outcomes, and discrepancies in an orderly fashion. Problem solving skills

Working Conditions:

  • Daily interactions with a dynamic, enthusiastic, and diverse Engineering Team

  • Minimal travel required (<10%) to visit suppliers or support customer beta testing

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

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.

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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.

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