ENGINEER II

Donaldson Company; Nicholasville (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company in Nicholasville, KY is seeking an Engineer II to optimize production processes, improve operational efficiency, and ensure product quality. The role involves cross-functional collaboration to develop safe, standardized, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in manufacturing, with Lean/Six Sigma experience; CAD and ERP tools are preferred in a hybrid work setting at the Nicholasville facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and running research programs.
• Develops processes by studying product requirements and testing methods with vendors.
• Improves efficiency by analyzing workflow, space needs, and equipment layout.
• Designs testing methods to assure product and process quality.
• Modifies equipment to enhance safety and efficiency in production.
• Prepares operating instructions for safe, standardized equipment use.
• Assists in calculating production costs including labor and materials.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NX/Solidworks CAD

TeamCenter

Oracle

Microsoft Office

CNC programming (Radan/Sigmanest)

Job description

ENGINEER II# Careers## ENGINEER IIApply: Nicholasville, KY (USA): Full time: Posted Today: JR-28260Donaldson 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 to work a 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.Donaldson Company has been made aware that there are several recruiting scams that are targeting job seekers. These scams have attempted to solicit money for job applications and/or collect confidential information, Donaldson will never solicit money during the application or recruiting process. Donaldson only accepts online applications through our Careers | Donaldson Company, Inc. website and any communication from a Donaldson recruiter would be sent using a donaldson.com email address. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail] to verify that the communication is from Donaldson.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.