**Job Description:** Senior Manufacturing Engineer -Automation Position Summary The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for managing automation projects and manufacturing equipment vendors, leading engineering efforts to troubleshoot and optimize existing equipment, research/recommend new manufacturing equipment and methods, and provide technical support to production. The senior ME will also work closely with other functions within operations, R&D, and quality. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of automation projects Analyze manufacturing data, identifying areas for improvement, collaborate with other departments, and train and mentor junior engineers Monitor and control all phases of new equipment development from design approval through implementation on factory floor and control equipment costs during this process Deploy and maintain Product Lifecycle Management system Monitor and report project progress to stakeholders and management Determining the parts, equipment, tools, and processes needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications Planning and designing manufacturing processes for a production facility. Managing the transition of new product development deployment to production Responsible for ensuring optimum design for manufacturability and test early in the new product development introduction process Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve productivity throughout the facility Lead and support continuous improvement projects Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing engineering technology 10 plus years’ experience CAD proficiency (Autodesk Inventor preferred) Competencies Project Management experience required Experience with ladder logic and PLC controls Ability to read and understand electrical schematics Experience with vision system setup and implementation History of hands-on technical proficiency Experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint Must be well organized with the ability to multi-task Should have strong problem-solving / analytical skills, as well as strategic thinking skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment _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._