ENGINEER II

Donaldson; Nicholasville (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking an Engineer II to optimize production processes, improve operational efficiency, and ensure product quality. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, support manufacturability of new products, and collaborate cross-functionally to develop safe, standardized manufacturing solutions in a hybrid Nicholasville office.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in manufacturing, and experience with Lean, Kaizen or Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Lean, Kaizen or Six Sigma experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods.
• Modify equipment to ensure safety and efficiency in the production line.
• Develop and update operating instructions for standardized and safe use of equipment.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide technical support to developers to ensure developed processes and products function as required and are manufacturable.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD NX

SolidWorks

TeamCenter

Oracle

Microsoft Office Tools

CNC Programming (Radan or Sigmanest)

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Join our team as an Engineer II and play a key role in optimizing production processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring product quality. In this position, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives, support manufacturability of new products, and collaborate cross-functionally to develop safe, standardized, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. Qualified candidates must be able toworka hybrid schedule at our Nicholasville office/facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods.
• Modify equipment to ensure safety and efficiency in the production line.
• Develop and update operating instructions for standardized and safe use of equipment.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provide technical support to developers to ensure developed processes and products function as required and are manufacturable.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• 3+ years experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Lean, Kaizen or Six Sigma experience

Preferred:

• CAD (NX or Solidworks), TeamCenter, Oracle, Microsoft Office Tools, CNC Programming (Radan or Sigmanest)
• Self-motivated and driven
• Ability to lead others and work independently
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.