Manufacturing Engineer

Daikin Applied Americas; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading HVAC company as a Manufacturing Engineer in Faribault, MN. You'll support process improvements, collaborate on product development, and enhance manufacturing efficiency. Enjoy benefits like medical coverage, paid time off, and a supportive work environment focused on growth and diversity.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Paid sick and safe time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Experience with Solidworks and AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering expertise and support management.
• Analyze operational data for process optimization.
• Collaborate on equipment/tool design and capital projects.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology

Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

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Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Manufacturing Engineer. Under the direct supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this role will be responsible for basic process support and improvements. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: In office, Faribault MN

What You Will Do

• Provide manufacturing engineering expertise to support the management team, collaborate on process improvement, and contribute to continuous improvement/cost reduction efforts with minimal supervision or under the guidance of a senior Manufacturing Engineer
• Perform time studies to identify potential process improvement, apply the theory of constraints to identify bottlenecks, and optimize work content for improved line flow
• Analyze operational data to optimize equipment and workspace layout, following lean manufacturing principles & Utilizing the PDCA process to evaluate process changes for performance improvement recommendations
• Recommend methods for improving worker effectiveness, safety, quality, and cost reduction. This may involve restructuring job duties, optimizing workflow based on PDS principles, relocating workstations and equipment, and considering new equipment purchases
• Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team to create work instructions, training checklists, and training matrices; partner with the Safety Manager to establish safe procedures and enhance ergonomics in the manufacturing process
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability in new product development and create production process guidelines, measurement parameters, and cost estimates for both new and existing products
• Collaborate on equipment/tool design for production processes and facilitate equipment procurement through quotes/bids
• Support senior manufacturing engineers with capital investment projects and possibly manage small capital projects (including the creation of funding requests)
• Assist with the evaluation of hourly employee’s job skill knowledge (JSK) requirements
• Become skilled in the use of tools in the lean toolbox (e.g., root cause analysis, PDCA, kaizen, 5S, etc.)
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• 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
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical, scientific or engineering degree
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Solidworks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project experience
  
  

Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple Medical insurance plan options + Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer funded pension
• 80 hours paid time off for new employees, prorated based on start date
• 88 hours company paid holidays
• 48 hours of paid sick and safe time, in accordance with MN state law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
  
  

Pay Transparency

The typical salary for this position ranges from $62,000 - $85,000 in Minnesota. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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