Engineer II

Donaldson Company•Nicholasville, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Donaldson is seeking an Engineer II to optimize production processes, improve operational efficiency, and ensure product quality. The role drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports the manufacturability of new products, and collaborates across functions to develop safe, standardized, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The position requires a hybrid schedule at Donaldson’s Nicholasville office/facility. Applicants must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship. International relocation and remote work arrangements outside the United States will not be considered. The role may involve information subject to U.S. export control regulations. Donaldson provides equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to protected status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma experience.
Must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CAD experience, including NX or Solidworks.
Experience with TeamCenter, Oracle, and Microsoft Office tools.
CNC programming experience, including Radan or Sigmanest.
Self-motivated and driven.
Ability to lead others and work independently.
Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.
Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods.
Modify equipment to ensure safety and efficiency in the production line.
Develop and update operating instructions for standardized and safe use of equipment.
Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Provide technical support to developers to ensure developed processes and products function as required and are manufacturable.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.