NPI Manufacturing Engineer II

About the role

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Daikin Applied, a leading HVAC company recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers.

Responsibilities

• Affirms design for manufacturability for new product development through cross-functional product design teams.
• Establishes production process procedures and measurement parameters for new products and processes.
• Provides marketing and engineering with cost analysis for new, redesigned, and current products.
• Specifies design of equipment/tools to assist in new and existing production processes, and obtains quotes/bids for construction of equipment to submit with recommendations.
• Evaluates capital equipment investment options and prepares recommendations regarding purchases.
• Supports the management team by providing manufacturing engineering technical expertise and collaborating on manufacturing processes.
• Participates in continuous improvement/cost-down events, frequently as a team leader.
• Frequently serves in a leadership role on organizational initiatives.
• Might lead and/or function as a trainer on specific initiatives.
• Utilizes work measurement tools to analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Analyzes operational data such as workforce utilization, facility layout, and workflow to design layout of equipment and workspace following lean manufacturing principles for maximum effectiveness of workers and equipment.
• Ensures manufacturing systems are operational and functioning effectively.
• Recommends methods for improving worker effectiveness, safety, and quality; and reducing costs, including recommendations regarding restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow consistent with demand flow technology, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchasing equipment.
• Collaborates with the management team to develop Operational Method Sheets, training checklists, and training matrices.
• Collaborates with the Safety Manager to identify and implement safe procedures and enhance ergonomics in the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical, scientific, or engineering degree.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office, and MS Project.
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology (preferred).

Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,200 to $124,300 in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Schedule

Full-time, office-based position in Plymouth, MN.