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.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II that is an energetic and driven individual with basic skill sets and knowledge that they can apply to maintaining, developing, and operation of manufacturing systems. This is an early career/entry level Engineer position at our Nicholasville, KY facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures 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.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Prepares 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering related Field
• 3+ years experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Lean, Kaizen or Six Sigma experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAD (NX or Solidworks), TeamCenter, Oracle, Microsoft Office Tools, CNC Programming (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
• CAD (NX or Solidworks), TeamCenter, Oracle, Microsoft Office Tools, CNC Programming (Radan or Sigmanest) are all a plus
• Lean Certification is a plus

Key Words: Manufacturing, Lean, Six Sigma, Engineering

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