Senior Manufacturing Engineer

## Senior Manufacturing EngineerApplylocations: Cresco, IA (USA)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR-25285Donaldson 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. As a **Senior Manufacturing Engineer**, you provide key expertise in a dynamic engineering team that leads processes for development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes through engineering analysis and tools. This position works closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to safely, efficiently, and effectively deliver our products to our customers. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our **Cresco, IA** facility.**Role Responsibilities:*** Leads engineering projects through all phases. Improves current production methods, standards, tooling, procedures, equipment, and plant layout as a basis for improving safety and quality, increasing production, and reducing cost.* Resolves problems and discusses solutions with all appropriate personnel, champions cost reduction and quality improvement projects.* Develops best practice methods and communicates these methods to all appropriate plant personnel.* Manages daily line issues as it relates to equipment, tooling and work instructions.* Maintains skills regarding new or improved designs, methods, techniques, materials and other advances in engineering technology to enhance Donaldson's competitive advantage.* Research and recognize reliable technologies which can be successfully applied to unique filter manufacturing challenges. Monitor equipment design and build, conduct equipment acceptance testing, and be a central part of factory installation and debugging.* Demonstrate problem solving methodologies and champion knowledge transfer and training on new processes and equipment.* Utilize basic knowledge of Ergonomics, Safety procedures and machine-operator interaction to create an environment with minimal risk.**Minimum Qualifications:*** A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or closely related field.* 5+ years of applicable professional experience.**Preferred Qualifications:*** 7+ years prior experience in a manufacturing environment.* 3+ years of experience with injection mold processes.* Proven ability to independently troubleshoot mechanical/electrical and controls systems in an operational environment and provide plans for resolution and improvement.* Proven project management skills including delivery of results on time and within budget through dynamic and creative thinking.* Excellent communication and analytical skills and proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.* Proven knowledge in Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques* Experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks* Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC’s and their programming* Leadership skills with the ability to direct, motivate, and provide clear direction in a production work environment**Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:*** Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).* Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.* International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.**Key Words:** Lean, Manufacturing, EngineeringEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability and VeteransEmployment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. 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