Manufacturing Engineer III - Lean Process & NPI Leader

daikinapplied

Faribault (MN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 152,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Faribault, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I II to drive production improvements, mentor staff, and lead lean initiatives across the factory floor. You will collaborate with quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams, develop work instructions, and support NPI activities to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.

You will design workflows, train operators, apply lean principles, and analyze data to optimize layouts and efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree as specified.
5+ years of related experience.
Experience with sheet metal fabrication and assembly; preferred cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology.
Solidworks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production and lead continuous improvement/cost reduction events.
Mentor less experienced engineers and assist with larger projects as assigned.
Frequently serve in a leadership role on organizational initiatives and provide training for specific projects.
Apply work measurement techniques to analyze work samples, establish labor standards, estimate production times and costs.
Collect and analyze operational data to optimize workforce utilization, facility layout, and workflow with lean principles.
Define equipment/tool design for new and existing production processes, solicit quotes for procurement, and manage projects from inception to training.
Collaborate with ME team to create work instructions, training checklists, and training matrices, ensuring safety and ergonomics.