Senior Quality Engineer

Company Description

Division Description

ITW Construction is a ~$2.0B segment that provides a variety of fastening systems and truss products for the commercial, residential, and remodeling/renovation segments. The segment includes products manufactured at locations around the globe serving markets in North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Key brands include: Paslode, Buildex, SPIT, Ramset, Red Head, Alpine, and ITW Brands.

The Global Tool Unit (GTU) is a part of ITW’s Construction Segment. The GTU innovates, develops, and manufactures best-in-class Power Fastening Systems for the global construction market. Our highly differentiated tools are specified to be used in a variety of applications including wood framing, wood trim, and steel to concrete installations.

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Job Description

Summary:

The purpose of this position is to ensure that products and processes meet established quality standards by identifying shortfalls, conduct root cause analysis, developing corrective actions, and implementing quality control systems, and to ensure the integrity of all components parts delivered to assembly plants according to print specifications and that the specifications are accurate and reliable. To provide engineering support to ensure quality and prevent interruptions to the assembly process.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Assembly and Engineering teams to conduct analysis and investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and ensure issues are resolved.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Supplier Quality Engineers to resolve component issues, coordinate the disposition and processing of nonconforming parts.
• Collaborate with the NPD team to provide feedback about customer complaints and quality issues in the field and during assembly.
• Support and update the Quality Management System (QMS) with incidents, fixes, and improvements.
• Assist in the implementation of quality metrics for all manufacturing procedures.
• Set detailed guidelines of quality checks needed in the assembly line for standardized products.
• Prepare reports on quality issues and corrective actions.
• Analyze internal and external customer feedback for trends and continuous improvement.
• Utilize data monitoring tools to highlight analysis priorities.
• Coordinate with quality inspectors and technicians to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform assembly compliance walks.
• Prepare and present materials/findings both internally and externally.

Qualifications

Competencies:

1. Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

2. Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

3. Technical/Professional Knowledge: Knowledge & skills having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas.

4. Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

5. Innovation: Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

Job Requirements:

• BS in Engineering – Mechanical, Industrial or Mechatronics preferred
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering or similar role in mechanical and electro-mechanical products
• Green Belt or Black Belt certified preferred
• 3D CAD experience required
• Interpretation of engineering drawings
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong statistical analysis and critical thinking
• Strong project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Travel up to 10%

Additional Information

ITW is a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a