Job Description:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a global Fortune 200 diversified manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. ITW, with approximately 14.1 billion dollars in global revenues, operates 7 major segments with businesses in 57 countries that employ approximately 45,000 women and men. These talented individuals, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to our global leadership in innovation. We are proud of our broad portfolio of more than 16,000 active patents.

DIVISION DESCRIPTOIN

ITW StampTech Fasteners serves the major OEMs and Tier suppliers in the North American automotive market.  The division supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered fastener assemblies that leverage our deep-draw stamping technologies.  The annual revenue for the division is approximately $174M. Locations include Gallatin, TN, Lexington, KY & Naugatuck, CT.

The division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering.  In addition to ITW’s industry leading research and development capabilities, StampTech Fasteners enhances our customers’ competitive advantage by:

• Maintaining advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities in N.A.
• Exchanging product, process, and benchmarking information with sister units worldwide.
• Continually improving processes, material, and designs to ensure every product exceeds customer specifications while providing unparalleled value.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position will be responsible for new product development and proliferating current products.  The position will involve direct communication with the customer to identify the unique needs of the opportunity.  This role requires product development expertise, design capabilities utilizing software, understanding of data analysis tools, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects working with several stakeholders.  At times, this individual may be required to directly interface with the customer to support the application team and/or a specific project. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead new product development and application engineering projects from opportunity identification through launch, using a customer-back approach.
• Serve as a primary technical interface for customers, sales, and internal teams; act as a trusted engineering advisor to OEMs and Tier suppliers.
• Translate customer needs, pain points, and market trends into feasible, profitable engineering solutions, leveraging existing products or developing new designs.
• Own technical project execution, including concept development, CAD design, analysis (FEA/DOE as applicable), prototyping, validation, and launch support.
• Lead assigned projects through APQP phases (P0–P2), ensuring technical rigor, documentation accuracy, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, program management, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and global engineering teams to ensure successful commercialization.
• Develop and support business cases, including risk assessments, value propositions, and component costing.
• Support product proliferation, engineering changes, and post-launch improvements to drive customer satisfaction and long-term growth.
• Benchmark competitive products and apply innovative, differentiated solutions aligned with ITW innovation processes and toolbox principles.
• Coordinate with internal and external suppliers (prototyping, stamping, heat treat, coatings, etc.) throughout development.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, design reviews, and training for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Represent engineering at customer meetings, technical sales visits, and industry events as needed.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience or area of study.
• Stamping/metal forming and/or automotive experience preferred.
• Proficient CAD software experience: SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office software products.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF 16949 preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with ability and willingness to communicate, and work with other regions.
• Approximately 10% travel; primarily domestic and occasionally world-wide.

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.