Manufacturing Engineer II

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize production processes, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency. You will analyze processes, implement improvements, and support safety and quality goals across multiple projects.

The role emphasizes CAD design, Lean methods, and PLC programming familiarity to drive reliable production. This position is based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with no relocation sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years engineering experience in manufacturing, quality, process, industrial, mechanical, operations or related environment.
• Experience using CAD software required.

Responsibilities

• Develops creative solutions and recommends process improvements.
• Monitors, modifies, troubleshoots manufacturing equipment and processes; implements corrective actions.
• Maintains and improves manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions, BOMs).
• Negotiate final design to ensure manufacturability.
• Conducts testing and evaluation of products and processes; implements new testing methods.
• Analyzes processes to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Oversees multiple product/process development projects; establishes technical objectives and specs.
• Evaluates and implements manufacturing technologies and process improvements for safety, quality, and cost performance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Data Analysis

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Oracle PLC programming (Allen Bradley)

Vision Inspection Systems

G-Coding CNC

Lean Process Development

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Role Responsibilities

Develops creative solutions, recommends process improvements and enhances production methods. Monitors, modifies, and troubleshoots manufacturing equipment and processes; implements corrective actions as needed. Maintains and improves manufacturing documentation, including operating procedures, work instructions, and bills of material. Negotiates final design to ensure manufacturability. Conducts testing and evaluation of products and processes and implements new testing methods and technologies to improve performance and quality. Analyzes manufacturing processes, products, and production systems to identify improvement opportunities, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and mitigate potential process or product failures. Conducts studies to improve plant layout, production line efficiency and production line control. Oversees and manages multiple product or process development projects simultaneously. Establishes technical program objectives and product specifications. Evaluates, recommends, and implements manufacturing technologies, equipment, and process improvements to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance while actively participating in safety culture activities. While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned to support Donaldson’s mission, vision, and strategic plan objectives.

Travel

Up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, quality, process, industrial, mechanical, operations, or other related environment Experience using CAD software

Preferred Qualifications

Strong Problem-Solving skills Project Management Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Oracle Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programming (Allen Bradley is a plus) Lean Process Development Vision Inspection Systems G-Coding CNC Data Analysis

Relocation

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans 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 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.