Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

ITW Power Nailing is a division within the ITW Construction Products segment, a global provider of premium nailing and fastening solutions. Our products are engineered to improve contractor productivity and elevate building quality across both new residential construction and remodeling projects. With trusted, category-defining brands like Paslode, we set the standard in wood-to-wood fastening systems—delivering performance, reliability, and productivity that professionals count on. Learn more about our products at www.paslode.com.

At ITW, we offer you a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Purpose of the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership, direction and engineering support to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing of construction hardware. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to support production and drive continuous improvement in quality, productivity, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, developing, and implementing process and equipment improvements that support operational goals

• Design and support modifications to machines, tooling, and plant equipment with a focus on accuracy, safety, and minimal disruption to production

• Collect and analyze production data to ensure process improvements are effective and sustained

• Identify and help implement measurable process improvements and cost reduction opportunities

• Support production quality processes to improve throughput and reduce customer impact

• Participate, lead and facilitate in continuous improvement activities and events focused on manufacturing efficiency and quality

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the planning and designing of new products to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability

• Stay informed on manufacturing technologies, processes, and industry trends

• Ensure that the facility operates within all applicable legal, safety, and environmental requirements. 

• Develop, document and maintain process plans and machine operating instructions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline

• Experience in a manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, climate variances and moving mechanical equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment (office) is usually low, but much higher when exposed to the manufacturing areas.  Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

* ITW Power Nailing is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status

Compensation Information:

Annual base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. In addition, our benefits include paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental leave. For more details, visit our Benefits page.

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.