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ITW Drawform & Sexton is a $200M USD Division within Illinois Tool Works’ Automotive Segment. It has an excellent reputation for delivering top results and exceeding customer expectations within the deep draw and aerosol can industries. Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a Fortune 200 global multi-industrial manufacturing leader with revenues totaling over $14 billion annually. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW’s approximately 45,000 dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. For more information, visit both www.itw.com and www.itwdrawform.comOriginating as a family-owned business in the early 1970's, Drawform was a pioneer in the air bag industry, being the first to stamp machined-like features with precise tolerances on a deep drawn part.Our continued growth and success has lead us to become one of the leading manufacturers of precision deep drawn metal stampings and assemblies with five locations worldwide.As a Division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) we have the talent, know-how and financial strength to continue to invest in new technologies and capabilities which drive innovative solutions.Position Objective: This position is a paid internship for the Summer of 2023. The internship will be based in our Zeeland, MI facility and support both there and our Holland, MI plant. The Quality Intern will work closely with the Quality Manager and Quality staff and will participate in a cross function team comprised of Quality, Operations, Manufacturing and Product Engineering to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction are achieved.Essential Functions:
Assist with the timed improvement of the IATF 16949 Quality Management System
Review key product and process documentation ensuring customer requirements have been accurately transferred down through operator instructions.
Gather, track, and analyze Quality KPI data.
Assist with dimensional and visual inspection of incoming products (i.e., use of inspection tools and measurement equipment).
Manage process improvement and projects related to product quality improvement.
Participate in the design, development and testing of new and existing products and equipment.
Drive improvement in customer complaint handling using the 8D process.
Conduct ongoing analyses of products and processes to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
Work with operations to drive towards the divisional scrap goal.
Perform Statistical and Root Cause Analysis.
Participate in other quality activities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in engineering or related field
Incoming Junior or Senior preferred with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Excellent mechanical aptitude.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect and analyze data.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
Excellent time management skills and project management abilities
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
Ability to accurately read prints, specifications, procedures, FMEAs, and control plans
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience with quality management systems is a plus.
Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes is a plus.
Must be able to move freely, with or without accommodation, throughout the manufacturing 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. 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. ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Full-time