Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.

We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

This role is responsible for facilitating and implementing both manufacturing and facility improvements across the division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams and management to effectively support safety related initiatives.
• Understand, maintain, and continually improve manufacturing/assembly processes as related to safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery.
• Collaborate with operations team to be a manufacturing process expert, and act as a coach/trainer for critical manufacturing/assembly processes.
• Responsible for achieving assembly specifications, facility requirements and business needs.
• Develop new, and maintain existing facility resources, plans and documentation.
• Work with operations team to develop production capacity and contingency plans for the division.
• Apply ITW Toolbox principles to the division operations.
• Co-own the development, implementation, and sustainment of the 6S program.
• Support and maintain formal manufacturing assembly documentation.
• Design and develop various assembly aids, fixtures, and tooling.
• Research new technology and work to implement improvements to our existing system.
• Coach teams on continuous improvement practices.
• Manage external contractors and internal maintenance support resources as needed.
• Justify and procure capital equipment for existing and new processes.
• Manage the implementation of new processes and changes to existing assembly practices.
• Understand and ensure compliance with government regulations as related to our business.
• Work closely with engineering disciplines to ensure new product manufacturing processes are created to achieve requirements for employee safety, customer quality, production output and profitability.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship now and in the future.
• BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 1-2 years of professional work experience
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team setting
• Ability to communicate effectively to a cross functional team
• Proven project management and facility layout skills
• Strong continuous improvement experience
• Experience managing facility or equipment maintenance programs
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision making skills
• Excellent problem solving capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize projects
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lead effectively in a team based organization
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, AutoCad and Solidworks

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability 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.