Illinois Tool Works Troy , OH 45374
Posted 1 month ago
Hobart Service, an Illinois Tool Works Company, has been in business for over 120 years and is the trusted source for Commercial Food Equipment Service Solutions. We have over 1,700 associates nationwide who serve as valued partners to our customers. Our employees are dedicated to providing the best customer service, give back to the communities where they live and work, and demonstrate the ITW values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.
Reporting to the Technical Support Manager, the Product Support Associate - Will work directly with management and will be responsible for performing complex duties in relation to bakery equipment.
The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing their workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment.
This individual must be able to display professionalism and use tact during all aspects of day-to-day functions. Possesses knowledge of organization or department procedures.
The Hobart Service Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting and sustaining existing food equipment products as well as developing new service product offerings. This position will help to design and develop technical solutions to improve equipment reliability and to deliver consistent up time for our customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These are the most significant job duties performed. The size, scope, and complexity of assigned duties and responsibilities are dependent on the level and experience of the incumbent. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each assigned essential duty satisfactorily. Other responsibilities or special projects not specifically listed below may also be assigned.
Works closely with the Product Support Team, Project Leaders, and Product Managers to create and deliver tools and processes to improve our customers' equipment experience and quality.
Develops and implements engineering change management processes including drawings updates, approval routing, and release for production.
Supports Product Lifecycle Management methodologies including product launch, technology maturity, supply chain abatements, and product end-of-life planning.
Leads projects to ensure the Hobart Service organization is prepared to support new product launches through proprietary training programs, service manuals, parts catalogues, and critical parts supply.
Coordinates quality activities to improve product performance and field technician efficiency by utilizing industry standard processes including Root Cause Analysis, 8D problem solving, and APQP.
Leads the qualification of alternate vendors, material, and components to support the OEM parts strategy.
Develops preventative maintenance programs including concept generation, validation, and field roll-out by leveraging FMEA, MTBF, and design specifications.
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