Engineered automotive components and assembly solutions for global OEMs and suppliers
ITW Automotive is the automotive segment of Illinois Tool Works, a Fortune 300 manufacturer with $15.9B revenue. The division operates 12,000 employees across 80+ locations, focused on fasteners, components, and assembly systems for major vehicle makers. Active hiring spans manufacturing (largest cohort), engineering, and operations roles—a typical heavy-manufacturing profile. The project list and pain points cluster around two execution challenges: a greenfield SAP S/4HANA rollout (still in active implementation) and standardization of quality and manufacturing processes across geographically dispersed sites.
Notable leadership hires: SAP Lead
ITW Automotive is one of seven operating segments within Illinois Tool Works, a publicly traded diversified manufacturer founded in 1912. The division serves major automotive OEMs and tier-one suppliers with engineered fasteners, components, and assembly solutions. Operating from over 80 locations worldwide with approximately 12,000 employees, the unit pairs global scale with localized market presence. Current operational priorities include completing a greenfield ERP migration to SAP S/4HANA, standardizing quality and manufacturing processes across divisions, and reducing equipment downtime and scrap rates in production facilities.
Primary tools: SAP S/4HANA (ERP), CATIA and SolidWorks (CAD), Siemens NX, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office suite, PLC systems, and CMMS for maintenance. Currently executing a greenfield S/4HANA implementation.
Glenview, Illinois. The division operates 80+ manufacturing and assembly locations globally, with active hiring in the United States and France.
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