Corporate Manufacturing Engineer-III

Daikin Applied; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied, a leader in HVAC, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer III in Plymouth, MN (also Faribault). You will drive manufacturability in new programs, optimize processes, mentor teammates, and lead lean cost-reduction events with cross-functional teams.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Technology or related field, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology or Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical, scientific or engineering degree.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project experience.
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Represent manufacturing on new product programs.
• Collaborate on cross-functional product design teams to enhance manufacturability and define production processes.
• Provide manufacturing support to NPI teams, including process flow adjustments and tool/fixture design.
• Define equipment/tool design for new and existing production processes and manage projects from inception to training.
• Lead continuous improvement/cost reduction events with cross-functional Kaizen teams.

Skills

5+ years of related experience

Manufacturing engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology or Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking aManufacturing Engineer III. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth or Faribault, Minnesota

Your Responsibilities:

• Focused role to represent manufacturing on new product program
• Collaborate on cross-functional product design teams to enhance manufacsturability for new products, define production process procedures, andfurnishcost informationtomarketing and engineering.
• Additionally, provide manufacturing support to NPI teams, including process flow adjustments and tool/fixturedesign
• Defineequipment/tool design for new and existing production processes,solicitquotes/bids for equipment procurement, and manage projects frominceptiontotraining
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, supply chain, and maintenance, to streamline production, provide technical support, and lead continuous improvement/cost reduction events, including cross-functional kaizenevents
• Functionas a mentor for less experienced engineers in the performance of their engineering duties andutilizethem toassistwith larger projects asassigned
• Frequentlyserve in a leadership role on organizational initiatives and occasionally act as a trainer for specificprojects
• Evaluates capital equipment investment options, prepares recommendations and justifications, obtains investment approvals, orders and installs new equipment.
• Applywork measurement techniques to analyze work samples,establishlabor standards, estimate production times, staffing needs, and associated costs, and provide process improvement recommendations tomanagement
• Collect and analyze operational data tooptimizeworkforceutilization, facility layout, and workflow for efficient equipment and workspace design, adhering to lean manufacturing principles and incorporating strategic enhancements to assembly and fabrication processes within thefactory
• Propose strategies to enhance worker efficiency, safety, and product quality by implementing cost-saving initiatives, job duty restructuring, workflow optimization aligned with PDS principles, and overseeing workstation relocation and equipmentprocurement
• Collaborate with the ME team to create work instructions, training checklists, and training matrices, ensuring the integration of safety and ergonomics best practices into the manufacturingprocess

Your Qualifications:

• BachelorsDegree inIndustrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical,scientificor engineering degree.
• 5+ years of related experience
• Solidworks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project experience
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-art manufacturing processes, including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology(preferred)

Your Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays

• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400 to $151,800 +10% BIP in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.