Company Description

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a global Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries.   ITW, with approximately 14.1 billion dollars in global revenues, operates 7 major segments with businesses in 57 countries that employ approximately 45,000 women and men. 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 16,000 active patents. 

StampTech Fasteners TM Division Description:

The ITW StampTech Fastener Division serves the major OEMs and Tier suppliers in the North American automotive market.  The division supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies that leverage our deep-draw stamping technologies.  The annual revenue for the division is approximately $160M.  Locations include Gallatin, TN, Lexington, KY & Naugatuck, CT.  

The Division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, StampTech Fasteners TM enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in North America, exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide and continually improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product provides value and meets customer expectations.

Job Description

The Engineer Intern, Operations will provide coordination and alignment to engineering goals. This position will report directly to the Engineering Manager, Gallatin.

Primary Responsibilities:

Applying knowledge of process design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors and soliciting observations from operators.Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities throughout the manufacturing facility.Optimize production processes to deliver cost savings, improve quality, and support new product introduction.Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, reviewing production schedules, estimating future requirements.Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods, equipment and maintained quality.Utilization of lean techniques to reduce waste and improve productivity. Lead production & Engineering team on continuous improvement projects.Provide technical support for manufacturing operations, quality, and troubleshooting.Prepare product and process reports by analyzing information and trends.Prepare capacity reports with data analyzation and submit capital expenditure requests, including cost analysis and justification including anticipated ROI schedule.Utilizes problem-solving tools in various situations, including root cause analysis, flowcharts, and fishbone diagrams.Evaluate and improve on processes in manufacturing systems. Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.Track and monitor process and spent a large amount of time on the floor during all operational hours with a deep understanding of each area.Plan, co-ordinate, lead, and participate with various multi-disciplined teams addressing objectives associated with the stamping process, productivity, volume outputs, scrap and rework, quality, safety, and delivery commitments to optimize a profitable operation.Conduct appropriate training, as needed of other personnel about procedures, processes, and equipment.Lead the cross-functional team on Process FMEA’s for new and existing product launches.Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be pursuing bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical engineering or related fieldPrevious manufacturing experience preferredPrevious experience working with CAD and AutoCADExcellent analytical skills and proficient with computerStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to persuade others to change existing practicesStrong attention to detail & ability to manage projectsProven ability to identify, assess and solve problems

Additional Information

ITW Culture & Leadership Expectations:

Exemplify and embody the ITW Leadership expectations  Able to thrive and collaborate in a decentralized and entrepreneurial culture Able to take a high level of accountability and ownership for personal and company performanceAble to communicate both verbal and written with clarity and simplicityExemplifies a strategic-thinking approach and process to product managementAble to make decisions and use critical thinking and analytical approaches when weighing options

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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.