Job Description: Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Optimize manufacturing processes and production workflows. Analyze production data and identify opportunities for improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence tools. Support new product launches and validate new equipment Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation. Investigate production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions. Partner with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime. Conduct root cause analysis on downtime events and process failures. Identify, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions. Manage capital improvement projects, including equipment installation and process upgrades. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Train and support production personnel on new processes and equipment. This is an onsite position in Bartlett, Illinois. Only candidates local to the Chicago area can be considered. Minimum Required Skills and Education Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment. Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel. Strong communication and project management skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Physical Requirements & Work Environment Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, walk production floors for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds while using appropriate PPE. This is an onsite position in Bartlett, Illinois. Only candidates local to the Chicago area can be considered. Compensation Information: $88,000-$110,000 depending on experience 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. At ITW, we think and act like entrepreneurs. We embrace autonomy, make decisions and take ownership to create innovative solutions for our customers all over the world. ITW is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader. Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe. We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

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