Design Project Engineer - ITW

ITW Commercial Construction is a leading manufacturer with a proven history of creating innovative fastening solutions used by the professional commercial contractor in concrete anchoring and flooring, drywall, metal building, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications.

We take pride in our commitment to being a customer centric organization with operational excellence, superior service, and new product development that has guided the company through decades of growth by meeting the ever-changing needs of the commercial construction industry. Focusing on the needs of our end-users enables us to customize our product offering and service based on their requirements. ITW Commercial Construction encompasses the leading brands of Buildex® (Teks®, Sammys®), Red Head (TruBolt®, Tapcon®), Ramset (Trakfast®), and PNA (Diamond Dowel®) with an overall history dating back to 1910.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and development of new and innovative mechanical anchoring products utilizing a combination of analytical tools, evaluation and testing methods, and engineering practices to achieve project objectives (product performance, manufacturability, cost, quality, timing).
• Develop solutions and determine feasibility/risk assessments through practical and analytical methods (rapid prototyping, tolerance stack ups, design studies, FEA, DFMEA, root cause analysis, Design of Experiments, test plans, lessons learned, etc).
• Design and develop appropriate test fixtures that meet standards requirements and physical demands of the testing. Generate laboratory test results according to procedures outlined in applicable testing standards and criteria
• Work with cross functional team to understand customer’s needs and translate to engineering requirements
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance current products’ performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost.
• Uses the New Product Development process to plan and implement project schedules, and action plans to meet product and process development timelines.  Ensure best practice approaches for project management are used and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop processes and tooling necessary to manufacture new products.
• Create 2D drawings/3D models using Solidworks.
• Apply engineering expertise to write technical documents, such as design standards and operating procedures.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BS/MS ME)
• 3-5 years construction industry or relevant experience; mechanical fastener design experience preferred
• Knowledge of Metallurgy and strength of materials
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (cold heading, forging, rolling, stamping, heat treat, plating, etc) used with various grades of carbon and stainless steels
• Experience working with SolidWorks
• Experience working with construction industry product approvals (ICC-ES, UL, FM, etc). is preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office software
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability at all levels.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills with internal / external stakeholders

Competencies:

• Project Management
• Technical Acumen
• Analytical Skills
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Creative Thinking/Innovation
• Consulting/consultative Approach
• Reduces Complexity

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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 required to stand; walk; kneel; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is required to climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Good working conditions involving occasional exposure to noise and chemicals, but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.

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.