NPI Manufacturing Engineer II

Daikin Applied; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical insurance plan + eye/

401K with employer match

Paid time off + holidays

Paid sick time per law

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Plymouth, MN seeks an NPI Manufacturing Engineer II to influence new product development through manufacturability, process definitions, and lean principles. You will collaborate with design, marketing, and operations to deliver robust processes that meet cost and quality targets.

You will lead lean initiatives, mentor engineers, and optimize labor utilization while ensuring safe, efficient production. This role requires hands-on problem solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Solidworks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project experience.
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assists in design for manufacturability for new product development through cross functional product design teams.
• Establishes production process procedures and measurement parameters for new products and processes.
• Provides cost estimates for new, redesigned, and current products; specifies equipment/tools and obtains quotes for construction.
• Evaluates capital equipment investment options and prepares recommendations.
• Provides manufacturing engineering expertise to management and collaborates on manufacturing processes.
• Leads or participates in continuous improvement and cost-down events.
• Mentors less experienced engineers and leads organizational initiatives.
• Drives labor utilization analysis and estimates staffing and costs for management decisions.
• Designs layouts and workflow following lean manufacturing principles for maximum efficiency.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Cellular Manufacturing

Demand Flow Technology

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

NPI Manufacturing Engineer II. You will have 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. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN in office full time

Your Responsibilities:

• Assists in design for manufacturability for new product development through participation on cross functional product design teams.

• Establishes production process procedures and measurement parameters for new products and processes.

• Provides marketing and engineering with cost of new, redesigned, and current products.
  Specifies design of equipment/tools to assist in new and existing production processes, and obtain quotes/bids for construction of equipment to submit with recommendations.

• Evaluates capital equipment investment options and prepares recommendations regarding purchases.

• Provides support for the management team by providing manufacturing engineering technical expertise and working collaboratively on manufacturing processes.

• Participates in continuous improvement/cost down events, frequently as a team leader.

• Functions as a mentor for less experienced engineers in the performance of their engineering duties.

• Frequently serves in a leadership role on organizational initiatives.

• May lead and/or function as a trainer on specific initiatives.

• Utilizes work measurement tools to analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization. Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

• Analyzes operational data such as work force utilization, facility layout, and workflow to design layout of equipment and workspace following lean manufacturing principles for maximum effectiveness of workers and equipment.

• Ensures manufacturing systems are operational and functioning effectively.

• Recommends methods for improving worker effectiveness, safety, and quality; and reducing costs, including recommendations regarding restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow consistent with demand flow technology, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.

• Collaborates with the management team to develop Operational Method Sheets, training checklists, and training matrixes.

• Collaborates with the Safety Manager to identify and implement safe procedures and enhance ergonomics in the manufacturing process.

Your Qualifications:

• Bache lor's Degr ee inIndustrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical, scientific or engineering degree.

• 3+ years of related experience

• 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 (preferred)

Your Benefits:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance

• 401K retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and company paid holidays

• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law

• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,200 to $124,300 in MN. 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.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!