Process Engineer ABOUT ITW MEDICAL: Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortunes Magazines most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITWs revenues totalled $12.6 billion in 2020. ITW Medical is comprised of two highly-respected medical product brands - Coeur & Filtertek supplying medical devices and components to global medical device brands. Filtertek manufactures moulded filtration and flow control components. Coeur is a leading provider of disposable diagnostic imaging consumables. General Accountability: Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the ProcessEngineeris responsible for providing engineering support. Responsibilities include the initial development of manufacturing processes for new products and providing technical expertise for troubleshooting current manufacturing processes. The candidate should have mechanical / manufacturing aptitude manufacturing process development. Typical manufacturing processes include Ultra sonic welding, and other automated processes. Duties and Responsibilities: Complete process development and testing through the use of a systematic process, employing Design of Experiments (DOEs) and other relevant techniques to achieve optimum manufacturing processes. Provide input to process specifications, equipment specifications, request for quotations, factory/site acceptance plans, engineering processes, etc. Provides technical consultation and support to New Product Development or Operations, regarding product designs and manufacturing process parameters and specifications. Using process expertise must be able to input into initial new product designs for Design for Manufacturability, Assembly and Cost. Specifies and/or designs/details proof of concept equipment, components or tooling as required to meet project assignments. Conduct process/equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Ability to work closely with plant engineers, operators, and maintenance to troubleshoot machine and/or process issues and to provide training and mentoring to broaden their skills. Lead or coordinate the design and testing of pilot or mock-up processes for proof-of-concept work. Coordinate and conduct validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) Develop and implement work instructions and standardization of processes. Comply with OSHA Safety and Health regulations, along with other federal, state, and local regulations regarding environmental, industrial, and electrical mandates. May provide direction and training to entry level engineers and technicians to strengthen skill sets and assist in the talent development activities to ensure a strong pipeline of engineering talent. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Plastics, Biomedical or Mechanical) required. A minimum of 3+ years related work experience in a Process Engineering type role in a high-volume manufacturing environment required. Experience with medical device manufacturing is strongly preferred. Must be able to manage strategic manufacturing projects in a broad range of technologies. Ability to read and understand complex instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to apply problem solving techniques to make independent decisions and suggestions on ways to improve services and processes and address complex issues. Independent and organized work style: effectively manage time and prioritize workload, adapt to change, and consistently meet deadlines Ability to carry out detailed, complex oral or written instructions Proven business aptitude, must be a decision-maker, willing to take calculated risks and can take advantage of business opportunities as they arise Possess ability to forge strong working relationships and successfully interact with operational functions, business areas, external partners, employees, and senior management Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good listening skills Computer experience is preferred with knowledge of Microsoft office. AutoCAD or other drafting software experience is preferred Novice electrical and mechanical knowledge needed Physical Requirements: Work may be performed in an office or manufacturing/cleanroom environment Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, or climb for extended periods of time Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs.