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Mechanical Engineer - NPD Trim


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291974

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Lake Forest, IL, United States 
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156

Posted:

21.12.2024
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Job Description:

ITW Construction is a $2.0B segment that provides a variety of fastening systems and truss products for the commercial, residential, and remodeling/renovation segments. The segment includes products manufactured at locations around the globe serving markets in North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Key brands include: Paslode, Buildex, SPIT, Ramset, Red Head, Alpine, and ITW Brands. The Global Tool Unit (GTU) is a part of ITW's Construction Segment. The GTU innovates, develops, and manufactures 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. ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures. Position Summary This engineering role is responsible for leading new product development projects and participating in the design and development of cordless and pneumatic power fastening tools primarily used for wood and concrete applications. The candidate will contribute to setting project team priorities and engage in product design activity aimed at meeting defined schedule, marketing and manufacturing requirements by applying engineering expertise, technical creativity and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities Provides technical leadership for product development teams and utilizes project management skills to define and manage resources and execute to achieve required outcomes. Collaborate with marketing, purchasing, manufacturing and other departments to construct project scope and determine costs and manufacturing feasibility. Initiate concept designs based on customer feedback, communicate those designs to other team members and develop those designs on 3D CAD. Utilize feedback from team members and external customers to adapt and improve product design to meet development objectives. Perform critical analysis on design (DFMEA, Design of Experiments, T-stack, Serviceability). Communicate design requirements to other team members and evaluate designs to ensure project trajectory is consistent with product specifications. Responsible for all aspects of the design, layout (design integration), evaluation and documentation of electro-mechanical devices or system used on power fastening systems. Manage the production of prototypes, test units and subsequent manufacturing and testing to meet quality standards and planned schedules for delivery within target cost parameters. Recommend, implement, and track performance of design modifications to eliminate product or system malfunctions. Select and implement appropriate manufacturing processes and vendors to ensure cost-effective, robust products that achieve market success. At this level, assignments can be complex and will require the use of initiative and judgment.