ITW- Illinois Tool Works                                                                                                     

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is an $16 billion, multi-national, publicly traded (NYSE) company headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.

ITW has a strong commitment to operational excellence and innovation that has kept the company on a path of strong financial performance for more than 10 years.  The company is built on a differentiated business model comprised of three unique core capabilities:  our 80/20 business process, sustainable differentiation and our entrepreneurial culture.  These have long been the core of who ITW is as a company and the source of our ability to deliver value-added solutions for our customers and differentiated financial performance for our shareholders.

ITW is growing, acquiring multiple companies annually over the past several years.  ITW’s business model enables quick and decisive decisions for individuals seeking a fast-paced and challenging business model within the framework and strength of a large multinational corporation.

ITW GSE DIVISION                                                                                                             

The ITW GSE Division is an industry leading manufacturer of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to the aviation industry.

Core customers are Airports and Airlines in all countries around the World.

Core products are Power Supply Units for aircraft parked on the ground.

The ITW GSE has 2 factories and 3 sales offices:

            ITW GSE Americas, Palmetto Florida

            ITW GSE Intenrational, Odense Denmark

            Sales Office Dubai

            Sales Office Singapore

Organizationally ITW GSE is part of the Specialty Products Segment of Illinois Tool Works (ITW).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include research, design and sustainment support of mechanical and electro-mechanical products and systems as well as structural components.

• Evaluate documentation such as industry specifications, customer specifications, design proposals, and application requirements to determine feasibility and improvements of existing designs and new options or features.

• Work with quality, production floor and design teams to develop products or systems within project timelines and performance criteria.  Systems may include controls, engines, machines, power generation systems and heat transfer systems (mechanical, thermal, and hydraulic).

• Work closely with a cross-functional team to plan and execute projects within established timelines.

• Research, design, develop and create detail drawings and parts lists for mechanical products and systems. Review and update of test procedures, test reports, analysis papers, and manuals.

• Analysis of systems to include structural, thermal, and dynamic characteristics (vibration, shock, etc.).

Qualifications

• BSME degree with minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience in manufacturing settings and with high vibration, motor-driven applications is a plus
• Proficiency in Structural and Thermal FEA, including hand calculations
• Understanding of fabrication processes (machining, welding, sheet metal, composites)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, including drafting practices per ASME Y14.100
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply them in an evolving environment

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.