ITW Hartness is proud to be a Division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW). ITW Description: Since ITW ... This position will require a high level of interface with Engineering, Production Control ...

61 Itw Applications Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You
ITW Hartness is proud to be a Division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW). ITW Description: Since ITW ... This position will require a high level of interface with Engineering, Production Control ...
Illinois Tool Works Jobs Information
Do workers at Illinois Tool Works get paid breaks?
70% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Does Illinois Tool Works pay people when they’re sick?
86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
At Illinois Tool Works, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
69% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.
Is the health insurance from Illinois Tool Works affordable enough for their workers?
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Illinois Tool Works?
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 71% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 29% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2025.
Do workers at Illinois Tool Works worry about hours?
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do Illinois Tool Works workers get to choose the shifts they work?
69% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
How easy is it for Illinois Tool Works workers to change shifts?
73% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Illinois Tool Works?
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do Illinois Tool Works managers change schedules at the last minute?
98% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
Do jobs at Illinois Tool Works spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and October 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Illinois Tool Works?
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Is a Illinois Tool Works job good for students?
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Is working at Illinois Tool Works good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Illinois Tool Works feel treated with respect by their managers?
67% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Illinois Tool Works get to take their breaks without interruption?
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Illinois Tool Works?
65% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Illinois Tool Works enjoy their jobs?
68% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Illinois Tool Works recommend working with their team?
56% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Illinois Tool Works?
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Illinois Tool Works?
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people think Illinois Tool Works’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Illinois Tool Works is doing?
34% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
What other companies are hiring for Applications Engineer jobs?
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement
Re-posted 24 days ago
Illinois Tool Works rating
8.0
Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
180th of 494 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
ITW Hartness is a world class secondary packaging equipment manufacturer headquartered in the beautiful suburbs of Greenville, SC. Founded on the premise of cutting-edge innovation and a relentless commitment to our customers, ITW Hartness' world class equipment is designed to our customers' goals of continuous improvement throughout the production process. ITW Hartness is proud to be a Division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW).
ITW Description:
Since ITW's founding more than 100 years ago, ITW has become one of the world's leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables and related service businesses. ITW businesses serve local customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. The company has operations in 56 countries that employ more than 50,000 women and men who adhere to the highest ethical standards. ITW has 81 businesses divided into 7 Segments, which includes: Welding, Automotive OEM, Food Equipment Group, Construction Products, Polymers & Fluids, Test and Measurement & Electronics, and Specialty.
Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits that includes health, dental, life and LTD insurance, 401k (with match), and a 100% tuition reimbursement program for those who qualify.
Buyer:
Buyers are responsible for managing the entire procurement process and play a key part in maintaining relationships with strategic suppliers for assigned categories. This role provides full support to internal stakeholders and ensure part availability for on time delivery to both internal and external customers. This position will require a high level of interface with Engineering, Production Control, Logistics, Quality, and other strategic functions within our business.
The position is fully onsite and based at our Division headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Purchase and Expedite Raw Materials, OEM Parts, MRO/VMI
- Enter new part numbers in ERP system
- Prepare RFQ packages, analyze quotes, make recommendations, and gets buy-in from the team
- Responsible for sourcing year over year cost savings.
- Review and negotiate competitive pricing and optimal order quantities
- Review and negotiate contracts and agreements.
- Conduct business reviews with suppliers.
- Lead sourcing projects with minimum to no supervision.
- Review quality issues with suppliers to determine root cause and corrective action needed.
- Approves and issues purchase orders in conjunction with negotiated terms and conditions
- Monitors daily inventory levels to ensure delivery performance and inventory levels are within range
- Investigate and approve purchase order/invoice discrepancies.
- Ensures best practices and greatest leverage in procurement processes
- Effectively communicate with customer base regarding inventory levels, quality issues, and all other business-related topics.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or 3+ years of purchasing experience OR new graduate with related internship or exposure to purchasing/procurement in a manufacturing facility and strong data analysis skills
- Ability to learn MRP and ERP systems
- Ability to interact with engineering and manufacturing personnel and be an effective team member.
- Ability to define a problem, determine root cause, and develop corrective action plan.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
- Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and results oriented
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
- Demonstrates flexibility, sense of urgency, attention to detail, project management ability, and professionalism.
- Inquisitive, detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supply Chain and/or Material Planning experience
- Raw Material and MRO experience
- Strong negotiating skills
What Illinois Tool Works employees say
Pay
Benefits
Hours and flexibility
Workplace
Get the full story on Breakroom
About Illinois Tool Works
Sourced by ZipRecruiter
ITW is a global industrial company built around a differentiated and proprietary business model. 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. From state-of-the-art dishwashers, ovens and refrigerators in restaurants and hotels, to automobile components inside vehicles all over the world ... the products we manufacture and the solutions we design are all around us. The buildings where we live and work are built with ITW construction and welding products, and our ITW test & measurement solutions help to ensure the quality and safety of millions of products. ITW’s dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. Our leaders have deep expertise in the ITW Business Model and leverage it to deliver superior performance and value to our customers.
Industry
Machinery manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Glenview, IL, US
Year founded
1912