NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Daikin Applied; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Daikin Applied, the world's largest HVAC company, as a Manufacturing Engineer II. In this role, you'll support new product processes, collaborate on production improvements, and leverage engineering expertise to enhance manufacturing efficiency. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Short and long term disability

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in New Product Introduction or related experience.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering expertise to support process improvement.
• Analyze operational data to optimize equipment and workspace layout.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Description

Make your mark at the world’s largest HVAC company

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

Location: Faribault, MN

• Required travel to other Daikin sites: Owatonna, Plymouth

What you will do:

• Primary responsibilities will be for the imbedded, collaborative technical support of New Product Development teams
• Collaborate on production capacity increases of current and future factory spaces
• 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
• 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)
• A ssist 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
• 3+ years of experience in New Product Introduction or related experience
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solidworks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project experience
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-art manufacturing processes, including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology

Benefits:

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

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis , unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $72,000 - $117,000 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.