Manufacturing Engineer II - Process Innovator & Improver

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

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.