Illinois Tool Works is hiring: Mechanical Designer in Troy

Job Description:

Hobart Food Machines is part of the ITW Food Equipment Group. We are seeking a Mechanical Designer for our food machines products, full time, in our Troy, Ohio Technology Center.

Job Description

• Develop ground-up design concepts and solutions for new product development challenges.
• Design, modify, improve, & remodel cast, molded, machined, sheet-metal, welded or other parts and assemblies in SolidWorks.
• Complete design changes by using (ECN) engineering change process.
• Create and review prints for proper dimensioning, tolerancing, callouts, BOM's and accuracy.
• Manage complex BOM's to effectively implement changes across numerous product lines and SKU's.
• Communicate with quality, manufacturing, marketing, sourcing and suppliers to refine design requirements as required such as part manufacturability changes.
• Order, test and validate samples and prototypes for design changes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing for manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, molding, fabrication, etc.
• 3+ years of experience in SolidWorks (or comparable CAD systems) including advanced modeling.
• 3+ years of experience with engineering change/revision control (ECN) or similar processing of product line changes.
• Excellent print comprehension and detailing skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with machines and assemblies. Note: we work primarily with mixers and slicers.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good learning agility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Must be task-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good verbal, written & interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate PC skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and general computer system proficiency.
• Optional: Associate's (2-yr.) degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Additional information

• You will work in a team-oriented office and laboratory environment.
• PPE required: Steel toe shoes and eye protection in manufacturing setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, or stoop and use hands, arms and walk frequently. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.