Manufacturing Engineer II - job 1 of 2

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Daikin Applied is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II.  You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Owatonna, MN

Your Responsibilities:

• Participate in continuous improvement and cost reductions by providing support for the management team using manufacturing engineering technical expertise and working collaboratively on manufacturing processes as a team lead or team member 
• Utilize work measurement tools to analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization and estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decision 
• Analyze operational data like work force utilization, facility layout, workflow and apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize equipment and workspace effectiveness, actively participating (Occasionally leading) in kaizen for continuous improvement 
• Recommend methods for worker effectiveness, safety, and quality while minimizing costs through job duty restructuring, workflow optimization according to PDS principles, and equipment management 
• Collaborate with management to develop work instructions, training checklists, matrices, and in partnership with Safety Manager enhance safety procedures and ergonomics in manufacturing. 
• Facilitate manufacturability in new product development by collaborating with cross-functional design teams, defining production processes, estimating costs, and offering manufacturing support to NPI teams (e.g., PFMEA, process flow changes, tool/fixture design). 
• Provide equipment design specifications, solicit quotes, and recommend equipment purchases for process enhancement 
• Assess capital equipment investment options, provide purchase recommendations, prepare funding requests for small and medium-sized capital projects, and oversee project completion 
• Lead efforts to assure timely and accurate completion of job skill knowledge (JSK) evaluations for hourly personnel. 
• Be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of lean tools (e.g., root cause analysis, PDCA, kaizen, 5S, etc.). 

Your Qualifications:

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

Your Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• 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 law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service 

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,200 to $120,700 in Minnesota. 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.