Quality Engineer

Company Description

Why is ITWa great placeto work We think and act likeentrepreneurswe embrace autonomy make decisions and take ownership. We are always focused on helping our people reach their full potential. Most importantly we value our 5 core values that drive our decisionmaking;integrity respect trust shared risk simplicity.

We offer competitive pay and benefits that supplement your life both inside& outsideof work. We support your community involvement from financial gifts with our 3-for-1 matching program and volunteering opportunities with our strong partnerships with United Way and David Speer Academy.

ITW Automotive Body & Fuel NA manufactures interior components and fuel housings for OEMs and their top-tier suppliers. Are you up to the challenge

The Body and Fuel Division within the Illinois Tool Work (ITW) Automotive segment drives profitability byleveragingits innovative solutions and application engineering. Our Body and Fuel products are made up of fuelhousingsdoorand safety handles innovative Capless solutions and EV charge ports for major OEMs around the have multiple manufacturing locations across North America: Frankfort Mokena and Richton Park Illinois as well as Saltillo and Aguascalientes Mexico.

As an Enterprise Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a global Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company that delivers specializedexpertise innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. ITW with approximately14.1 billion dollarsin global revenuesoperates7 major segments with businesses in 57 countries that employ approximately45000 womenand men. These talented individuals many of whom have specialized engineering or scientificexpertise contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 16000 active patents.

Job Description

Role Summary:
Plan coordinates and directs quality control programs onmanufacturingfloor designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established customer requirements. Works closelywith external vendors and suppliers to ensure they adhere to ITW standards.

Primary Responsibilities:
Develop robust Control Plans for Production Quality Control. Update with lessons learned through continuous improvement activity
Performs complex quality audits and sets quality standards for both in-process and finishedproducts and materials.
Develops and provides guidance in methods for testing sampling and training.
Reports on complex quality analyses and defective products and recommends necessary quality procedure changes
Ensures compliance throughout all quality testing and validation phases
Facilitates quality audits and regulatory inspections and helps lead laboratory studies research testing and operational activities
Works closely with external vendors contractors and suppliers to ensure that final product meets organizations quality standards
Provides technical leadership and assist in training less experienced engineers/inspectors.
Ensure continuous control over materials facilities and products
Responsible for the mitigation of customer complaints and is the point of contact with the customer
Reviews control of nonconformance material disposition and inspection of reworked product
Accurately outlook costs through tracking and reporting
Measure prototype pre-production and serial parts during product launch
Responsible for all serial PPAP documentation
Facilitate and lead problem solving activity through the 8D Process DMAIC Principles and 5-Why Problem Solving
Interpret SPC to make sound judgement on part quality. Clear understanding ofCpkPpkdata
Assist manufacturing engineers with RPN reduction - creating and enhancing our PFMEAs and Control Plans based on lessons learned
Follow and instill good Safety Practicesin accordance withITW objectives

Qualifications

Experience:
Bachelors Degree in Engineeringorequivalentexperiencerequired
2-3 years manufacturing experience in role of Quality Engineerpreferred
Strong communications skills both written and verbal
Computer Skills MS WordExceland PowerPoint
Root cause analysis techniques
Able to read prints. GD&T experience a must
Must be able to work in a team or individual environment
Self-motivated individual
Must have the ability to pay attention to detail
Must be able to work a flexible shift including overtime and weekends

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required tosit; use hands to handle and talk or hear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to reach with hands and arms. The employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depthperceptionand ability to adjust focus.

Interpersonal Skills:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding counseling and/or influencing people are important in achieving job objectives causing action understanding others or changing behavior; and skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness as well as sensitivity to the point of view of others.

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additionalinformation

ITW offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including competitively priced medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire free life insurance paid vacation and holidays and immediate 401k savings contribution (above and beyond401k) is awarded at no cost after one year.

ITW Body & Fuel NAis an equal opportunity equal employment affirmativeaction employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome tocontributetheir unique talents and ideas. We encourage applications from females males disabled/protected or other veterans persons with disabilities all races and ethnicities sexualorientationsand gender identities. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable persons with disabilities to apply and to perform the essential job functions. If yourequireassistancewith completing an application pleasereplythat yourequireassistance.

ITW is an value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

Asan equal employment opportunity employerITW 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 value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

Asan equal employment opportunity employerITW 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.