Quality Engineer

Company Description

ITW Dynatec, a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW), designs and manufactures a full range of industrial adhesive applications for the Packaging, Automotive, Disposable Hygiene and Specialty industries worldwide.  ITW Dynatec’s systems are used globally in the manufacturing of complex applications in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. The company’s state-of-the-art technology is backed by a Customer Centric worldwide network of industry-leading operations, customer service and support.  Our vision is to put hot melt adhesive exactly where our customers want it each time, every time, better than anyone else in the world. 

Job Description

Job Summary 

The position will report to the Quality Manager and is responsible for meeting the expectations of ITW and its customers regarding Safety, Delivery, and Quality of all products sold or purchased. Interface and act on customer’s behalf to improve overall quality through investigation, analysis and correction of internal process and product deficiencies. Activities pursued will consistently target strategic goals and objectives in areas of safety, warranty, first time quality, sourcing, cost, efficiency, and continual improvement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive a culture of Safety, Wellness and ITW’s Core Values, ensuring proactive practices
• Drive “Zero Defect” mentality by aiding in the development of internal personnel to correctly identify and communicate process, product and supply chain issues in a timely fashion
• International partnership while supporting global sites
• Develop, implement, and maintain alternative methods of making manufacturing practices safe, more efficient and cost effective; look at space constraints, material requirements and current needs in order to improve
• Provides training and daily communication to production departments to maintain proper inspection and testing techniques. Monitors daily results and KPI's to continuously look for quality improvement opportunities
• Assists in identifying the root causes of a problem and instituting corrective action, as well as verifying effectiveness
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends. Participates in the generation and implementation of defect-reduction programs.
• Resolve daily issues and delays in production related to product/process quality
• Ensures full compliance with the quality system in place, at the operation at all times
• Ensures that product quality is attained in the assigned product group or program through fulfillment of workmanship standards and quality program requirements
• Develop and implement quality process documentation (PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, related drawings, etc.)
• Develop long-term quality customer and supplier relationships through timely and thorough responses to claims and concerns
• Interacts with representatives from a variety of functional groups, including design engineering, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, the program office, and all production and inspection personnel in the assigned product or program area, as well as others within the Product Assurance Dept. Also, may interact with customer and supplier representatives on quality issues.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with production, suppliers, and customers to eliminate recurrences of non‐conformances
• Conduct audits to drive process standardization, waste elimination, and continuous improvement
• Perform any other duties as required

Qualifications

Key Skills

• Must have strong influential ability and demonstrate solid skills in communication, interpersonal relations, and ability to inspire individuals to improve performance
• Strong decision-making skills in a high pressured environment.
• Must have effective change management skills to plan, implement, and evaluate change
• Experience and emphasis in quality systems
• Team player who can effectively partner and cross-collaborate with internal and external partners

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
• 4 years of related quality or manufacturing experience
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office
• CAD Experience required
• Experience in Lean and/or continuous improvement environments utilizing tools such as Kaizen, Kanban, visual workplace, 5S, etc.
• Familiarity of Total Quality Management, FMEA & Control Plans
• ISO 9001:2015 Certification or equivalent preferred
• Understanding of dimensional layouts, blueprints, and electronic controls
• Travel Requirement – Domestic and International travel 10%

Additional Information

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a manufacturing environment including repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing and/or pulling.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive motion type tasks regularly such as walking, typing, using fingers and hands.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and rarely lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to endure heat.
• The ability to quickly move safely over uneven terrain
• The ability to wear personal protective gear (safety shoes, glasses, ear plugs, and gloves as needed)
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information
• While performing the job functions of this position, the employee frequently works in an environment near powered motor vehicles, power tools, and automated assembly fixtures.

Benefits

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic Customer Centric global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, LTD insurance, 401k (with company match), employee assistance, wellness and 100% tuition reimbursement programs. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ITW Dynatec is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without required to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.