Senior Quality Engineer

ITW•Glenview, IL

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

ITW Power Nailing is a division within the ITW Construction Products segment, a global provider of premium nailing and fastening solutions. Our products are engineered to improve contractor productivity and elevate building quality across both new residential construction and remodeling projects. With trusted, category-defining brands like Paslode, we set the standard in wood-to-wood fastening systems—delivering performance, reliability, and productivity that professionals count on. The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement in operating efficiency, waste reduction, and quality while developing and monitoring all aspects of product quality. This is a hands-on role supporting our manufacturing operations in Pocahontas, Arkansas (primary site), with regular support across locations including Shanghai, China and third-party supplier sites. The role requires a self-motivated, energetic leader who identifies improvement opportunities, implements solutions, and provides training to enhance plant processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
At least 3 years of experience in continuous improvement within manufacturing
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of production processes
Working knowledge of measurement tools and testing equipment
Basic statistical knowledge (SPC, Cp/Cpk, standard deviation, etc.)
Strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
Hands-on, self-driven, and detail-oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

Nice To Haves

Experience with mechanical performance testing

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-site quality strategy aligned with divisional and segment objectives.
Serve as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies and key customers on quality matters.
Operate with high autonomy, reporting to the Director of Operations to drive local results while aligning with local management.
Responsible for the calibration system.
Implement robust quality metrics and reporting systems across sites.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using the ITW 80/20 toolbox.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement (USa activities) to drive improvements through the facility.
Oversee supplier quality programs and ensure raw material compliance.
Perform duties to provide metallurgical test and analysis including raw material for manufactured or purchased product through use of random sampling techniques.
Work from prints, specifications, tables, written and verbal instructions.
Mentor site Quality leaders and teams
Provide training and development programs for quality.
Partner with Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sourcing to ensure quality integration throughout product lifecycle.
Support Customer Back Innovation (CBI)s with quality validation and risk assessments.