Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Lean, NPI & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + dental + vision

401K with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied in Faribault, MN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I II to join the world’s largest HVAC company. You will help streamline production, mentor others, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with design, quality, and operations to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production and lead continuous improvement/cost reduction events.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and assist with larger projects.
• Lead organizational initiatives and train project participants as needed.
• Analyze work samples, establish labor standards, estimate production times, staffing needs, and costs.
• Analyze data to optimize workforce utilization, facility layout, and workflow with lean principles.
• Propose strategies to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality, and oversee workstation relocation and equipment procurement.
• Create work instructions, training checklists, and matrices with safety and ergonomics in mind.
• Collaborate on cross-functional product design teams to improve manufacturability and support NPI.

Skills

Solidworks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology or Industrial Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Daikin Applied in Faribault, MN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I II to join the world’s largest HVAC company. You will help streamline production, mentor others, and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with design, quality, and operations to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.