Company Description 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. This 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.
Job Description
The Precision Welding Solutions Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for the position of Mechanical Engineer. This position primarily supports current production products and will also support new product development activities, as required.
We are looking for a positive, highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to work well both in a team and individually.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Direct involvement in all design activities including CAD design, fabricating, assembling, troubleshooting, reliability, 3rd party compliance testing, documentation, product changes, and manufacturing support
Work with other engineers, technicians, service, and manufacturing personnel to create and implement reliable, cost-effective, streamlined, and simplified, product solutions
Design and document components and assemblies using SolidWorks
Direct involvement with the materials team throughout the entire product life cycle to ensure a secure material source, quality integrity, and meeting cost metrics
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 1-5 years of relevant industry experience preferred
Must be a self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively complete tasks individually as well as in a cross-function team environment
Product design experience: component level and system level design knowledge
Computer design proficiency: knowledge in SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, SolidWorks Simulation, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
Solid understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles: statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, heat transfer, fluid and thermo dynamics, machine design, test and measurement, and energy conversion systems
Experience in additive manufacturing for prototyping and validation
Travel up to 10% of the time may be required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A PLUS:
Wide breadth of manufacturing process knowledge: injection molding, thermoforming and blow molding, sheet metal fabrication, milling and turning, casting, extruding, and joining
Familiarity with CSA, IEC, and UL or experience with other Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories
Familiarity with quality control approaches, creation of reliability test plans, and reliable component design
Experience in component inspection using various metrology equipment
A track record of implementing creative designs
Experience in design for manufacture and assembly: simplification of product structure/sourcing, reduction of manufacturing and assembly cost, and elimination of inefficiency and waste
Customer interaction and customer backed innovation
Additional Information
All your 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.
