Standard Products Engineer

ITW•Lake Forest, CA

About The Position

The Standard Products Engineer supports the performance, quality, and efficiency of current products through component design and analysis, engineering methods, testing, and inspection. The role develops and/or executes solutions to improve product efficiency, troubleshoot product performance issues, and implement corrective actions at the Global Tool Unit’s Libertyville and Lake Forest locations. The engineer works as part of the Standard Products Engineering team, identifies design and efficiency gaps in parts, products, and processes, and recommends and implements improvements, especially in mechanical subsystem design. The role includes developing component designs and drawings using CAD (Creo), applying engineering and physics principles, interpreting data to resolve problems, and working with multidisciplinary teams. Decisions should take engineering, manufacturing, and business or market needs into account. The work takes place in an office and manufacturing environment. Employees may occasionally encounter fumes, airborne particles, climate variances, and moving mechanical equipment. Office noise is usually low and may be higher in manufacturing areas. Certain personal protective equipment is required in manufacturing areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
3–5 years’ experience in a mechanical engineering role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to apply engineering knowledge and logic to make sound decisions, and to recognize when to act independently or seek assistance.
Actively identify areas for learning and apply newly gained knowledge or skills on the job.
Persevere in the face of obstacles and challenges and demonstrate a drive to succeed.
Work collaboratively, communicate verbally and in writing, and listen well.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Statics, Dynamics, Fluids, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Design, and Material Selection.
Aptitude with PTC Creo.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the GTU’s Standard Products Engineering team.
Identify design and efficiency gaps in the GTU’s parts, products, and processes.
Recommend and implement improvements, with a focus on mechanical subsystem design.
Develop component designs and drawings using CAD (Creo).
Use engineering methodologies to demonstrate that product performance and durability goals are met.
Apply engineering and physics principles related to energy conversion, mechanical machine design, and theory.
Consider connections between engineering, manufacturing, and business or market needs when making project decisions.
Develop and interpret data to find problem resolutions with a focus on high-quality outcomes.
Work and communicate with multidisciplinary teams.
Troubleshoot product performance issues and implement corrective actions.