Manufacturing Engineer III: Lean, NPI & Process Improvement

Daikin Applied; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I/II for its Faribault, MN facility. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production, mentor engineers, and lead lean improvement initiatives, including kaizen events.

Responsibilities include applying work measurement to estimate costs and staffing, optimizing layouts, and supporting NPI with manufacturability improvements. Expect involvement in equipment design and procurement, with emphasis on safety and ergonomics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production and lead continuous improvement events.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and assist with larger projects.
• Lead organizational initiatives and train teams on projects.
• Apply work measurement techniques to analyze work, estimate production times, staffing needs, and costs, and provide improvements.
• Collect and analyze operational data to optimize workforce utilization, facility layout, and workflow, applying lean principles.
• Propose strategies to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality, and oversee workstation relocation and equipment procurement.
• Create work instructions, training checklists, and matrices with safety and ergonomics in mind.
• Collaborate on cross-functional product design teams to improve manufacturability and support NPI.
• Define equipment/tool design for production processes and manage procurement projects.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology or Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Sheet metal fabrication

Demand Flow Technology

Cellular manufacturing

Job description

Daikin Applied is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I/II for its Faribault, MN facility. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production, mentor engineers, and lead lean improvement initiatives, including kaizen events.

Responsibilities include applying work measurement to estimate costs and staffing, optimizing layouts, and supporting NPI with manufacturability improvements. Expect involvement in equipment design and procurement, with emphasis on safety and ergonomics.