Innovation Engineer
4 days ago
Les Franqueses del Vallès
ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.) is a Fortune 200 company and is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, automotive components, consumables, and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with operations in 55 countries and an employee base of more than 48,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. 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 17,000 granted and pending patents. The Seats & Motion Division within the ITW Automotive Segment delivers highly differentiated, precision-engineered plastic solutions to our “80” global OEMs & Tiers across North America and Europe through customer back innovation, targeted at addressing the emerging pain points associated with passenger seating & comfort, and ensuring best-in-class quality & delivery through our commitment to 80/20 operational excellence. 📋Position Summary: Responsible for developing and validating new products through our Customer Back Innovation process, using advanced materials, rapid prototyping, CAD tools and creative thinking bridging early-stage innovation with feasible engineering solutions. 💼 Responsibilities: • Develop innovative concepts and generate new ideas by applying analytical methods and creative problem-solving tools to identify optimal technical solutions., • Manage, lead, and coordinate local activities related to innovation projects within the ITW framework, under the direction of the EU Innovation Manager., • Support the integration of innovative product development projects into the company CBI process, ensuring compliance as well as proper documentation, storage, and communication of project data and information., • Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and departments to foster an open-minded culture and facilitate the adoption of innovative concepts, processes, and technologies., • Develop plastic-compatible 3D CAD designs, including components and assemblies, and create technical drawings according to design requirements, installation constraints, and specifications., • Apply and/or coordinate engineering analysis methods (e.g., CAE/FEM simulations) to define, evaluate, and optimize future product concepts into high-performance solutions., • Research, evaluate, and recommend materials and manufacturing processes, leveraging internal expertise and external investigation of emerging technologies and industry developments., • Plan, organize, and execute concept verification activities, ranging from initial proof-of-concept assessments with 3D-printed samples to prototype testing aligned with key DVP validation requirements., • Provide clear and concise project updates to the Innovation Team, ensuring regular communication of progress and supporting the preparation of technical reviews and project meetings., • Apply ITW Toolbox principles to ensure structured and effective execution of innovation projects from concept design through manufacturing readiness, • Actively contributes to technology scouting, competitive benchmarking, and identification of emerging solutions that can expand the company’s innovation pipeline 🔧Position Skills and Experience Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, preferably in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electronics Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)., • 1–3 years of experience in engineering and product design, preferably within an industrial or automotive environment., • Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA V5 or Siemens NX; familiarity with CAE tools, Moldflow analysis, and dynamic simulation is considered a strong advantage., • Ability to create both concept-level and detailed CAD models suitable for prototyping, visualization, and technical evaluation., • Automotive industry experience is highly preferred., • Knowledge of plastic injection molding processes, including basic understanding of assembly methods and tooling technologies., • Experience creating technical drawings for injection-molded plastic components, including appropriate tolerances and design considerations., • Strong structured problem-solving capability, with the ability to challenge conventional solutions and propose innovative alternatives., • Comfort working with ambiguity and early-stage concepts typical of innovation and advanced engineering projects., • Hands-on mindset with interest in rapid prototyping, experimentation, and development of proof-of-concept solutions, • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions., • Strong verbal and written communication skills in a technical environment., • Ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment and effective decision-making., • Proficient in standard engineering and office software tools 🎁 What we are offering: • Thrive in an international environment with genuine growth opportunities!, • Enjoy flexible working hours., • Enjoy subsidized lunches., • Receive 100% supplementary insurance coverage in case of illness., • Comprehensive health insurance., • Life insurance coverage., • Enjoy organic fruit in the office every Tuesday & Thursday, • Access our social fund for orthodontics, orthopedics, schoolbooks, and more for parents and children., • Discounts on physiotherapy ITW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, political views, or any other characteristic.
