Manufacturing Engineer

Daikin Applied; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 124,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Daikin Applied, a leader in HVAC solutions, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Faribault, MN facility. You will collaborate with quality, supply chain, and maintenance to streamline production and lead cost-reduction events, mentoring engineers and driving lean improvements.

You will participate in design-for-manufacturability, develop work instructions, and manage equipment projects from inception through training, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial/ manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Solidworks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project experience.
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using modern manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to streamline production and lead continuous improvement events.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and lead organizational initiatives.
• Analyze work samples, establish labor standards, and estimate production times and costs.
• Analyze operational data to optimize workforce utilization and layout for efficient design.
• Propose strategies to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality while aligning with lean principles.
• Create work instructions, training checklists, and safety-focused process documentation with the ME team.
• Support NPI teams and provide manufacturing support to product design and tooling.
• Define equipment/tool design, solicit quotes, and manage projects end-to-end.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology 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. 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: Faribault, MN in office Monday-Friday

Your Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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:

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 $64,000 to $124,300 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.

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