ITW-posted 3 months ago
$99,750 - $135,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Lake Forest, IL
Machinery Manufacturing

The Global Tool Unit (GTU) are a part of ITW's Construction Segment. We specialize in innovation, development, and manufacturing best-in-class nailers 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. We place strong emphasis on Customer Back Innovation because we know our customers' time is valuable, and shortcuts are never an option. That is why we designed our nailers to be faster, more durable and more reliable. We know your business depends on it. ITW is a Fortune 200 diversified manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. The company has operations in 58 countries that employ approximately 50,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. You may see ITW trademarks and goods everywhere, from well-known ones like RainX, Miller Welding, and Traulsen to the development of cutting-edge items like the 6-pack beverage carrier and the Capless Fuel Filler. We are proud of our broad portfolio of nearly 12,000 active patents. The GTU currently has 34 tools in the global market that consist of complex mechanical components, combustibles and metal coated materials. Along with an on-site Machine Shop and Tool Validation, we have two production facilities and two engineering development centers.

  • Lead new product development projects and participate in the design and development of cordless and pneumatic power fastening tools primarily used for wood and concrete applications.
  • Initiate concept designs based on customer feedback, communicating those designs to other team members and developing those designs on 3D CAD.
  • Evaluate new materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes, while driving improvements in design tools, workflows, and standards.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the design, layout (design integration), evaluation and documentation of electro-mechanical devices or systems used on power fastening systems.
  • Manage the production of prototypes, test units and subsequent manufacturing and testing to meet quality standards and planned schedules for delivery within target cost parameters.
  • Contribute to setting project team priorities and engage in product design activity aimed at meeting defined schedule, marketing and manufacturing requirements.
  • Partner with Electrical, Simulation, Quality, Validation & Verification, and manufacturing teams for integrated product development.
  • Document and deliver design modifications to eliminate product or system malfunctions.
  • Perform critical analysis on designs (DFMEA, Design of Experiments, T-stack, Serviceability).
  • Manage design documentation, BOMs, and change control processes, ensuring timely delivery of mechanical design milestones.
  • Lead design reviews, FMEA, DVP&R, and root cause analysis sessions, while owning the full mechanical design lifecycle from concept to production release.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 8+ years of relevant product design and development experience.
  • 2+ years in a project leadership role.
  • Experience with CAD Design/Modeling tools (preferred Pro/Engineer CREO-4).
  • Experience in Finite Element Analysis, Statics & Dynamics.
  • Experience in MATLAB/numerical computing tools preferred.
  • Advanced understanding of statistical tools such as FRD, DOE, COV, SPC, Gage R&R, Root cause analysis.
  • Exposure to project management and technical leadership.
  • Affinity with electro-mechanical equipment.
  • Strong communication skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company paid life insurance/short- and long-term disability.
  • 401k plan with generous company match.
  • Vacation, sick days, and holidays.
  • Continuing education reimbursement program.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
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