Senior Manufacturing Engineer III - NPI & Lean Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer-mót

Paid time off and holidays

Sick time per policy

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to join our team in Minnesota. In this role, you’ll drive manufacturability on new products, work with cross-functional teams on production processes, and mentor junior engineers while leading cost-reduction initiatives.

You’ll define equipment needs, manage procurement projects, and apply lean principles to optimize layout and workflows across manufacturing activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ 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

• Represent manufacturing on new product programs with a focus on manufacturability.
• Collaborate on cross-functional product design teams to enhance manufacturability and define production processes.
• Provide manufacturing support to NPI teams, including process flow adjustments and tool/fixture design.
• Define equipment/tool design, solicit quotes for equipment procurement, and manage projects from inception to training.
• Collaborate with QA, supply chain, and maintenance to streamline production and lead continuous improvement/cost reduction events.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and serve as a trainer for projects when needed.
• Evaluate capital equipment investments, obtain approvals, and install new equipment.
• Apply work measurement to estimate labor, times, staffing, and costs, and suggest process improvements.
• Analyze operational data to optimize workforce utilization, facility layout, and workflow using lean principles.
• Propose strategies to improve efficiency, safety, and quality, and oversee workstation relocation and equipment procurement.
• Collaborate with ME team to create work instructions, training checklists, and training matrices with safety/ergonomics in mind.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology / Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Office

MS Project

Sheet metal fabrication

Demand Flow Technology

Job description

Daikin Applied is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to join our team in Minnesota. In this role, you’ll drive manufacturability on new products, work with cross-functional teams on production processes, and mentor junior engineers while leading cost-reduction initiatives.

You’ll define equipment needs, manage procurement projects, and apply lean principles to optimize layout and workflows across manufacturing activities in a fast-paced environment.