Senior Design Engineer

ITW • Troy, AL

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About The Position

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative- thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune’s Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totaled $14.5 billion in 2014. The Smart Components Division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Smart Components enhances our customers’ competitive advantage. Smart Components is a business group within ITW’s Automotive segment with manufacturing locations in North America. Our Smart Component products are made up of housings and doors, innovative Capless solutions and charge ports for major OEMs around the world. Role Summary: Design, develop, and modify automotive parts per customer specifications and internal requirements using 3D CAD systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• 3+ years of design Engineering experience required
• 3D CAD design skills and experience required.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to organize projects and create and meet timelines
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Order preference of knowledge/experience: CATIA, UG/NX and/or Solidworks, Solid modeling and/or Surface modeling, FEA
• Knowledge of plastics, injection molding, and tooling is preferred
• Knowledge of automotive industry and associated procedures and requirements is preferred

Responsibilities

• Design automotive parts and systems to meet new vehicle specifications and internal requirements for manufacturability.
• Create and maintain well documented designs.
• Create and analyze engineering analysis tools such as Mold Flow and FEA.
• Understands test procedures and performance requirements.
• Analyze and interpret technical data.
• Responsible for data transfers between customers and suppliers.
• Manage all aspects of design projects, as assigned
• Assists with suggested changes to facilitate manufacture of assembly.
• Operate in a cross-functional team environment, both domestic and international.
• Responsible for providing project updates at scheduled team meetings.
• Must follow TS16949 procedures as they apply to design.
• Completes assigned tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 matching.
• Additional retirement savings contribution (above and beyond 401k) is awarded at no cost after one year.
• ITW Body & Fuel is an equal opportunity, equal employment, affirmative action employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome to contribute their unique talents and ideas. We encourage applications from females, males, disabled/protected or other veterans, persons with disabilities, all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations and gender identities.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable persons with disabilities to apply and to perform the essential job functions.
• 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.
• At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world.
• ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together.
• The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level