Company Description

Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.

We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Job Description

Are you an experienced engineer that is passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in manufacturing?

Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Components Division in our Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Center of Excellence (CoE). As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing and executing cutting-edge engineering processes that elevate our operations. You’ll be at the forefront of enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while achieving impactful cost savings. Collaborating with engineering and operations teams, you’ll bring your expertise in electronic assembly processes to plan, organize, and execute key initiatives. If you’re ready to take ownership of transformative projects and make a tangible difference, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing.

How you will make an impact

Process Innovation and Efficiency:

Process Development & Optimization: Develop and optimize the electronic assembly process by innovatively using new tools, processes, and efficiency improvements.Technology Evaluation: Evaluate new technologies, materials, and components that enhance the assembly process or product quality.Design for Manufacturability: Provide input during the design phase to ensure products are designed for ease of assembly and cost-effective production.Continuous Improvement Drive improvement to existing processes that reduce cost, risk, and waste

Technical Support and Equipment Management:

Equipment Maintenance: Manage the installation, calibration, process control, and preventive maintenance of assembly equipment, including SMT machines, wave soldering machines, spray coating machines, reflow ovens, and inspectionProblem Solving & Support: Provide technical support to the production team, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to safety, quality, assembly, and process defects.Prototyping & Design Validation: Define and oversee prototypes of new electronic products or systems to validate design concepts and functionality.

Collaboration and Project Leadership:

Project Management: Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility and timely completion.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and supply chain, to bring innovative products from concept to production.Project Leadership: Lead initiatives aimed at improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost savings, using ITW Toolbox principles to achieve business objectives.Communication: Demonstrate effective communication at all organizational levels, providing progress updates on projects, identifying barriers, and recommending solutions.

What you need to do to be successful in this role:

Self-Accountability: Demonstrate a positive attitude, high motivation, and a keen sense of personal accountability.Proven project management skills: a drive to learn and continuously improve. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.Strong Communicator: Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills and ability to communicate with individuals with varied technical understanding.Self-Starter: Highly self-motivated, quick to learn, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple projects at once. Demonstrates strong initiative and consistent follow-through in all areas of responsibility

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field.Experience: 3+ years of professional work experience in an engineering capacity, including internships.Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD is desirable.

Additional Information

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW  does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines..

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.