Illinois Tool Works

Mechanical Design Engineer

Illinois Tool Works • $94K — $115K *
Burlington, NJ 08016In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 3-7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, production, or product development.
  • Proficient with 3D CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
  • Experience with hand and power tools.
  • Knowledge of machine shop practices and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement creative solutions to engineering problems.
  • Create and maintain design models, layouts, and engineering drawings.
  • Plan and perform hands-on assembly and testing of designs.
  • Review engineering documentation for adherence to standards.
  • Provide engineering support to manufacturing and troubleshoot issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive team environment fostering knowledge sharing.
  • Opportunity to lead smaller engineering projects.
  • Flexibility in managing multiple priorities within a regulated environment.
  • Potential for occasional travel to support projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Job Location: Burlington, MA

Position Summary

The Engineering team is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support product design and development, manufacturing engineering projects (equipment design), and daily sustaining activities. The Mechanical Engineer will perform design, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and production support activities with limited supervision. This position will take ownership of assigned engineering tasks and projects, work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, operations, and other departments, and help deliver business-critical projects on schedule and within requirements.

The Mechanical Engineer:
  • Will independently solve challenging technical problems and develop practical, innovative solutions that meet performance, cost, quality, and schedule requirements.
  • Will be responsible for assigned activities throughout the product life cycle, including requirements analysis, concept definition, prototyping, testing, detailed design, release, and production support.
  • Will interface directly with other departments within the organization, identify technical and project issues, and communicate risks, recommendations, and required actions.
  • Will collaborate with project managers, engineers, manufacturing, quality, and operations personnel to execute projects and resolve day-to-day sustaining issues.
  • The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivated engineer who can manage multiple priorities, exercise sound technical judgment, and communicate effectively across the organization.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement creative, technically sound solutions to moderately complex engineering problems.
  • Create and maintain detailed design models, layouts, assemblies, and engineering drawings while meeting project schedules and design requirements.
  • Develop drawings, specifications, calculations, and supporting documentation for components, tooling, equipment, and systems.
  • Plan and perform hands-on assembly, testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting of prototype and production designs.
  • Review engineering drawings and technical documentation for adherence to company specifications and standards, and serve as a technical checker or peer reviewer when appropriate.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including ECO/ECNs, BOMs, test plans/reports, specifications, work instructions, and non-conformance documentation.
  • Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing, including troubleshooting, root-cause investigation, process improvements, tooling/fixture support, and product assembly as required.
  • Participate effectively in design reviews and cross-functional teams.
  • Lead smaller engineering projects or defined work packages, including planning tasks, coordinating resources, tracking progress, and communicating status.
  • Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for product, process, and manufacturing issues.
  • Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturability, reliability, cost, safety, and engineering processes.

Job Requirements
  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Typically 3-7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, production, product development, or design environment.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD design software; SolidWorks experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with hand & power tools
  • Working knowledge of machine shop practices, manufacturing processes, materials, and tolerancing.
  • Able to work independently with limited supervision, take ownership of assigned projects, establish priorities, and work effectively in a demanding, regulated environment.
  • Able to analyze technical information and test data, develop conclusions, and provide well-supported recommendations to project teams and management.
  • Excellent writing, documentation, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing, production, or product development activities.
  • Occasional Travel (
  • Proficient with technology, be able to present using a laptop computer, and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office products (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Job Expectations
  • Actively seeks feedback and development, mentoring, and training opportunities.
  • Actively share's skills and knowledge with teammates
  • Helpful and supportive in team interactions
  • Actively seeks feedback
  • Completes projects on schedule and within budget
  • Works collaboratively and partners well with others
  • Critically reviews processes to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Demonstrates the ability to plan effectively
  • Self-motivated
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency
  • Motivates others through example
  • Learns from mistakes and open to feedback
  • Displays personal composure under pressure
  • Acts ethically and with integrity in all dealings
  • Anticipates needs and next steps with little guidance


Compensation Information

  • The annual base salary starting range for this position is $94,000 - 115,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as geographic location, market, and business considerations.
  • We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in creating an environment where you can thrive-both personally and professionally. For more details, visit our Benefits page.


Additional Information:


    Compensation Information:
    • The annual base salary starting range for this position is $94,000 - 115,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as geographic location, market, and business considerations.


    About Illinois Tool Works

    ITW is an industrial manufacturing company that specializes in the fields of industrial machinery, engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and accounting. It's in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which they live and work, the cars they drive, and the mobile devices they rely on. It was founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview Nas, Illinois.

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    Learn more about Illinois Tool Works
    Size
    45,000 employees
    Market Cap
    $68.1 billion
    Industry
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    Net Income
    $2.1 billion
    Founded
    1912
    5 Year Trend
    +1.2%
    Revenue
    $12.5 billion
    NASDAQ
    ITW
    * Ladders Estimates

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