Manufacturing Engineer III

Daikin Applied Americas • Faribault, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to support and improve manufacturing operations at its Faribault, Minnesota facility. This onsite role works with cross-functional teams to streamline production, provide technical support, lead continuous-improvement and cost-reduction events, and improve workforce utilization, facility layout, workflow, safety, and product quality. The engineer will apply lean manufacturing and PDS principles, support new product introduction and product manufacturability, and define equipment and tooling for production processes. The position also involves mentoring less experienced engineers, contributing to training materials, and managing equipment projects through procurement and training.

The typical annual base salary range is $90,400 to $151,800, plus a 10% BIP in Minnesota. Individual base pay depends on factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Employment is contingent on successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements. Work visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent technical, scientific, or engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quality assurance, supply chain, maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to streamline production, provide technical support, and lead continuous-improvement and cost-reduction events, including cross-functional kaizen events.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and involve them in larger assigned projects.
• Serve frequently in leadership roles on organizational initiatives and occasionally train others on specific projects.
• Apply work-measurement techniques to analyze work samples, establish labor standards, estimate production times, staffing needs, and costs, and recommend process improvements to management.
• Collect and analyze operational data to optimize workforce utilization, facility layout, workflow, equipment design, and workspace design in accordance with lean manufacturing principles.
• Recommend ways to improve worker efficiency, safety, and product quality, including cost-saving initiatives, job-duty restructuring, workflow optimization aligned with PDS principles, workstation relocation, and equipment procurement.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team to create work instructions, training checklists, and training matrices, incorporating safety and ergonomics best practices.
• Collaborate on cross-functional product design teams to improve manufacturability, define production process procedures, and provide cost information to marketing and engineering.
• Provide manufacturing support to new product introduction teams, including process-flow adjustments and tool and fixture design.
• Define equipment and tool designs for new and existing production processes, solicit equipment procurement quotes and bids, and manage projects from inception through training.

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior