Manufacturing Engineer II

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.

Donaldson is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to help drive innovation and continuous improvement. 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.

Role 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.

Travel: Up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 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

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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