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Quality Engineer - Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
Libertyville, Illinois
Posted: Mar 25, 2022 02:27

Job Description

ITW Construction provides a variety of fastening systems and truss products for the commercial, residential, and remodeling/renovation segments. With products manufactured at locations around the globe serving markets in North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia.

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.

The Quality Engineer responsible for investigating root cause issues, analyzing quality data, and leading team members to conclusions - includes investigating non-conformances and driving corrective actions.

As assigned, may be responsible for improving incoming material quality, in-process product quality, and outbound product quality. Support the organization indriving an environment of continuous quality improvementwhile maintaining focuson customer quality.

CoreResponsibilities

  • Partner within the business to solve difficult challenges associated with creating and maintaining quality management systems and processes supporting ISO standards.

  • Utilize daily production and monthly global quality data to enact quality improvements

  • Engage with internal teams (Quality, Production Sourcing, Purchasing) daily to meet Operations plans

  • Influence the organization to continually improve processes that meet customer/regulatory requirements through maintaining knowledge of best-in-class systems, management tools, and techniques.

  • Champion quality initiativesand report global quality measurements to key stakeholders

  • Establish production quality requirements, verify quality plans and confirm supplier corrective actions were properly implemented

  • Work with the Supplier Quality Engineer as needed to proactively engage suppliers in order to ensure ongoing quality performance improvement

  • Identify, prioritize and lead production in resolution of existing and potential quality problems

  • As needed, support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projectsbyrepresentingQualityAssurance andour Customers

  • Ensure properinformation flow on quality concernsto Service Parts, Distributors,and affiliates

  • Partner with Marketing and Salesto determine exposure/impact of quality problemsas well aspotential improvements

  • Establish/maintaineffectivesystems of internal communicationsto allquality stakeholders

  • Identify, lead and develop production talent to maximize individual, team and organizational effectiveness

  • Other duties as assigned

  • BS in Engineering - Mechanical or Mechatronics preferred

  • 3+ years standard product engineering experience in mechanical and electro-mechanical products

  • CAD experience required - CREO, Windchill preferred

  • Demonstrated experiencein settingQAstandards,policies,and methodologies

  • Proven continuous improvement experience

  • Critical problem solving includinganalytical/root cause analysisskills

  • Project management experience a must

  • Successfulteammanagement experience-direct andcross-functional

  • Up to 10% travel;domestic and international

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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability.

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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Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

Libertyville, Illinois