Manufacturing Engineer

ITW • Fairmont, MN • 11h ago

Job Description:

Objective of role:

Drive a culture of operational excellence by designing and improving manufacturing processes that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Champion proactive manufacturing initiatives aligned with 80/20 Business Practices and ITW Toolbox principles to simplify processes, strengthen quality, and ensure product delivery to maximize customer satisfaction.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and improve processes, equipment, and layouts with safety/ergonomics built in; partner with EHS for compliance.

Use 80/20 principles to prioritize actions and turn needs into executable plans (process/layout/tooling).

Drive simplification in work content, changeovers, routings, and material flow to reduce waste and variation.

Implement and sustain Standard Work, Visual Management, and 5S to stabilize performance and expose abnormalities fast.

Lead data-driven problem solving and cross-functional support for daily operations, NPI launches, and engineering changes.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain production routers, bills of process, and work center standards to support accurate planning and consistent execution.

Create and manage engineering change orders (ECOs) to ensure timely, accurate implementation and traceability.

Develop raw material requirements and partner with Supply Chain to improve availability and reduce expedites.

Design and validate cost-effective packaging that protects product integrity and supports efficient material flow.

Develop and implement fixtures/tooling (mechanical and/or electronic) using CAD-based systems; ensure safe operation and maintainability.

Perform line balancing, manpower evaluations, and layout optimization to improve flow and labor efficiency.

Document assembly methods, setup standards, and training aids to reinforce Standard Work and reduce variation.

Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and kaizen events that improve SQDC performance and deliver measurable financial results.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (or 2-year technical degree with relevant experience).

Experience:

3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment (preferred).

Technical Skills:

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, layout, and material flow principles.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications and translate requirements into robust manufacturing methods.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

CAD/design capability (Autodesk preferred; Vault a plus).

Core Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable using data to prioritize and validate improvements.

Effective communication and collaboration across production, quality, supply chain, and engineering.

Ability to work with urgency, manage multiple priorities, and drive solutions to closure.

Preferred Qualifications

Lean / Continuous Improvement training (Kaizen, value stream thinking, structured problem solving).

Packaging design and testing experience.

Experience implementing Standard Work, Visual Management, and 5S in manufacturing.

Pay Range: $70,560 - $105,840

Equal Opportunity Statement

Avery Weigh-Tronix is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Information:

Pay Range: $70,560 - $105,840

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.

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