Corporate Manufacturing Engineer-III

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

No visa sponsorship

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to shape production processes and lead cross-functional teams on new product programs.

You will mentor engineers, drive lean improvements, design equipment, and define work instructions, with a focus on manufacturability and cost reduction. Location options include Plymouth or Faribault with a salary range of $90,400 to $151,800 plus 10% bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, 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-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 for new products, define production process procedures, and furnish cost information to marketing and engineering.
• Provide manufacturing support to NPI teams, including process flow adjustments and tool/fixture design.
• Define equipment/tool design for new and existing production processes, solicit quotes/bids for equipment procurement, and manage projects from inception to training.
• Collaborate with QA, supply chain, and maintenance to streamline production, provide technical support, and lead continuous improvement/cost reduction events.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and assist with larger projects.
• Lead organizational initiatives and train on specific projects as needed.
• Evaluate capital equipment investment options, prepare recommendations, obtain approvals, order and install equipment.
• Apply work measurement techniques to analyze work samples, establish labor standards, estimate production times and staffing needs.
• Collect and analyze operational data to optimize workforce utilization and facility layout adhering to lean principles.
• Propose strategies to enhance worker efficiency, safety, and product quality with lean initiatives and workstation relocation.
• Collaborate with ME team to create work instructions, training checklists, and training matrices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology/Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent

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 a Manufacturing 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 manufacturability for new products, define production process procedures, and furnish cost information to marketing and engineering.
• Additionally, provide manufacturing support to NPI teams, including process flow adjustments and tool/fixture design
• Define equipment/tool design for new and existing production processes, solicit quotes/bids for equipment procurement, and manage projects from inception to training
• 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 kaizen events
• Function as a mentor for less experienced engineers in the performance of their engineering duties and utilize them to assist with larger projects as assigned
• Frequently serve in a leadership role on organizational initiatives and occasionally act as a trainer for specific projects
• Evaluates capital equipment investment options, prepares recommendations and justifications, obtains investment approvals, orders and installs new equipment.
• Apply work measurement techniques to analyze work samples, establish labor standards, estimate production times, staffing needs, and associated costs, and provide process improvement recommendations to management
• Collect and analyze operational data to optimize workforce utilization, 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 the factory
• 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 equipment procurement
• 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 manufacturing process

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology, 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-art manufacturing processes, including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology (preferred)

Your Benefits:

• 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.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!

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