ENGINEER II

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking an Engineer II to optimize production processes, improve operational efficiency, and ensure product quality. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support manufacturability of new products, and collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and suppliers to develop safe, standardized, and cost‑effective manufacturing solutions.

This role requires a hybrid schedule at the Nicholasville office, a bachelor’s degree, and 3+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 3+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate processes by designing and conducting research programs.
• Develop processes by studying product requirements and testing methods.
• Improve efficiency by planning workflow and layout.
• Assure product and process quality using testing methods.
• Modify equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Develop operating instructions for safe equipment use.
• Provide cost data by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Prepare product/process reports by analyzing information and trends.
• Provide technical support to developers to ensure manufacturability.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

TeamCenter

Oracle

Microsoft Office

CNC Programming

Radan

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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

About Donaldson

Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.