Manufacturing Engineer II

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

About the role

This role combines technical problem-solving, process optimization, project leadership, and new product implementation while increasing product quality, output, and cost for the corporation. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Stevens Point, WI plant.

Responsibilities

• Develops creative solutions, recommends process improvements and enhances production methods.
• Monitors and modifies equipment to ensure safety, quality and efficiency.
• Investigates problems or failures with processes; develops and implements corrective actions.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of existing procedures and bills of material.
• Develops and implements operating instructions and documentation.
• Negotiates final design to ensure manufacturability.
• Conducts testing and evaluation of products and processes.
• Identifies and implements new testing methods and technology.
• Develops studies for process and product improvements and cost reduction.
• Develops analyses and testing procedures to anticipate process or product failure.
• Conducts studies to improve plant layout, production line efficiency and production line control.
• Oversees and manages multiple product or process development projects simultaneously.
• Establishes technical program objectives and product specifications.
• Evaluates and integrates new manufacturing/engineering technology to increase production efficiency, quality and decrease costs.
• Seeks out new methods for improving process efficiency and integrates new and established techniques.
• Recommends new equipment that reduces costs and increases efficiency.
• Actively participates in safety culture and activities.

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson’s mission, vision, and strategic plan objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, quality, process, industrial, mechanical, operations, or other related engineering environment
• Experience using CAD software

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Project management experience
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Oracle
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programming (Allen Bradley is a plus)
• Lean process development
• Vision inspection systems
• G-Coding CNC
• Data analysis

Travel: Up to 10%

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Applicants must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.