Job Description:

This is not your typical Project Manager role.  If you're looking for a position where you can quietly manage timelines and push paper, this isn't it. 

The Commercial Solutions Division of Miller Electric, an ITW Company, is actively seeking a high-impact leader - someone who brings a rare blend of technical breadth, business acumen, and the interpersonal finesse to drive clarity and momentum across complex, cross-functional initiatives.  Just as importantly, this role demands a sharp instinct for understanding customer needs and translating them into actionable strategies that deliver real value.  If you crave the autonomy to make an impact and to play a visible role in shaping next-generation solutions, then you want to talk to us.

How you will make an impact:

Partner with marketing team to help define the scope for future Miller products and accessories.Develop and execute project plans leveraging Voice of Customer (Miller’s Customer-Backed Innovation) framework.Lead cross-functional project teams through all stages of the development process.Challenge assumptions with confidence.Leverage instincts to identify issues and respond before they surface.

What you need to be successful in this role:

Strong business acumen – Appreciation for manufacturing, logistics, finance, and regulatory-heavy environments gives you the foundation to synthesize input from all sides and guide the team toward smart, timely decisions.Roll up your sleeves attitude – If you know your way around a welding torch, woodworking bench, engine bay, or home renovation project, you’ll feel right at home.  Experience with PCB manufacturing and/or manufacturing engineering is a plus.Strategic mindset – Anticipate future trends, while translating those insights into actionable strategy.Customer focus – A passion to facilitate identifying customer needs and ensuring solutions align with what customers truly value.Build credibility – Earn buy-in from a wide range of personalities, keep teams aligned, and bring focus to the fast-paced setting.Drive accountability – Influence the actions, behaviors, and mindset of others to drive to project timelines, delivering expected results.Excellent communication skills – The ability to effectively communicate and connect with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Minimum education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred), other technical field, or business administration (considered); MBA (preferred)

• 5+ years required, 10+ years preferred, of experience successfully leading product development activities

Why ITW Welding?

At ITW Welding, we’re not just a place to work – we’re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!

Here are some benefits we offer to help you build the future you want:

Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time to take time for what matters.Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term &Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.Family-Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement; because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

Company Description:

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW).  The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products.  Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Additional Information:

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.