NPI Manufacturing Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a NPI Manufacturing Engineer II for our Plymouth, MN, in-office team. You will participate in cross-functional product design reviews, establish production processes, and provide cost data for new and existing products.

You will evaluate capital equipment options, mentor engineers, and lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency, safety, and quality. A bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial 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-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 marketing and engineering with cost data for new, redesigned, and current products; specifies equipment/tools and obtains quotes for construction of equipment.
• Evaluates capital equipment investment options and prepares recommendations regarding purchases.
• Provides manufacturing engineering expertise and collaborates on manufacturing processes.
• Leads continuous improvement/cost down events and mentors engineers.
• Leads and trains on initiatives and participates in organizational projects.
• Uses work measurement tools to develop labor standards and estimate production times and staffing costs.
• Analyzes operations data to design layouts for lean manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensures manufacturing systems are operational and functioning effectively.
• Recommends methods to improve safety, quality, and cost; supports restructuring and workflow optimization.
• Collaborates on Operational Method Sheets, training checklists, and training matrices with management.
• Works with Safety to implement safe procedures and better ergonomics.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Education

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

Tools

Solidworks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a 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 endeavour!

Location

Plymouth, MN in office full time

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 work flow 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor'sDegree inIndustrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical,scientificor 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)

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 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!