Senior Design Engineer

Illinois Tool Works • Richton Park, IL

245d • $79,000 - $131,000

About The Position

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune's Magazine's most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW's revenues totaled $14.5 billion in 2014. The Smart Components Division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW's industry leading research and development capabilities, ITW Smart Components enhances our customers' competitive advantage. Smart Components is a business group within ITW's Automotive segment with manufacturing locations in North America. Our Smart Component products are made up of housings and doors, innovative Capless solutions and charge ports for major OEMs around the world. Role Summary: Design, develop, and modify automotive parts per customer specifications and internal requirements using 3D CAD systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• 3+ years of design Engineering experience required.
• 3D CAD design skills and experience required.
• Order preference of knowledge/experience: CATIA, UG/NX and/or Solidworks, Solid modeling and/or Surface modeling, FEA.
• Knowledge of plastics, injection molding, and tooling is preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive industry and associated procedures and requirements is preferred.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to organize projects and create and meet timelines.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design automotive parts and systems to meet new vehicle specifications and internal requirements for manufacturability.
• Create and maintain well documented designs.
• Create and analyze engineering analysis tools such as Mold Flow and FEA.
• Understand test procedures and performance requirements.
• Analyze and interpret technical data.
• Responsible for data transfers between customers and suppliers.
• Manage all aspects of design projects, as assigned.
• Assist with suggested changes to facilitate manufacture of assembly.
• Operate in a cross-functional team environment, both domestic and international.
• Responsible for providing project updates at scheduled team meetings.
• Must follow TS16949 procedures as they apply to design.
• Complete assigned tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitively priced medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire.
• Free life insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Immediate 401k matching.
• Additional retirement savings contribution (above and beyond 401k) awarded at no cost after one year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees