Senior Mechanical Engineer - Miller

Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.

We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for translating theoretical knowledge into practical solutions? Do you enjoy taking on challenging problems and developing innovative products that make a real impact? If so, Miller Electric's Industrial Equipment Division is looking for you to join our team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of designing and improving our products, leveraging your skills to deliver customer-focused solutions. You'll work collaboratively with cross functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, customer support, and marketing, to drive product development and support our existing product lines.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will: 

Lead Product Development: Design, develop, prototype, test, and implement Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles for new and existing Industrial Equipment Division products.

Drive Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance product performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while addressing issues from the field, manufacturing line, and suppliers.

Innovate with Customer-Focused Design: Utilize Customer Backed Innovation (CBI) principles to deliver solutions that meet specific customer needs.

Support Project Management: Actively participate in project meetings, manage assigned action items, and deliver on project milestones and timelines.

Perform Engineering Analysis: Select, analyze, and test materials, and address mechanical, thermal, fluid, and packaging challenges to ensure optimal product performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a demonstrated ability to blend theory with hands-on application.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD software, including SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, as well as Microsoft Office.
• Strong track record of successful product development, project management, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to address mechanical, thermal, and fluid design challenges.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW  does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability 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.