Manufacturing Engineer II

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The Manufacturing E ngine er II position is located in Dixon, IL. This position participates in and contributes to process and product modifications, standards, and improvements. The Engineer II position utilizes knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes to develop expertise in increasing product quality, output, and cost effectiveness. You will utilize lean tools and thinking in improving value streams, conduct workflow analysis, and lead process improvement and change within the organization. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Dixon, IL facility .

Role Responsibilities:

• Supports the appraisal of new product ideas to determine their potential to address customer needs and to achieve goals in revenue growth and market share.

• Designs, analyzes, tests, and integrates components to produce final designs; and evaluates the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety.

• Develops, executes, and evaluates fitness for use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans.

• Works in cross-functional teams and is responsible for all phases of assigned standard engineering projects, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at an appropriate cost.

• Prepares or secures and reviews cost estimates, completes required cost and equipment information, and writes appropriation requests.

• Provides input on technical program objectives and product specifications to meet manufacturing needs. Keeps informed of new or improved designs, methods, and techniques, materials, and other advances in engineering technology.

• Provides technical support and collaboration to manufacturing, production, and clients through customer visits and/or consultations; ensures product design meets manufacturing and/or procurement requirements.

• Participates in short-range planning and technical forecasting. Prepare and present technical results and information in a clear and concise manner through drawings, specifications, reports, and oral presentations to meet Company and customer needs.

• Ensures compliance with government and organization engineering standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, from an accredited College or University

• 3+ years of hands-on experience of industrial manufacturing or engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA Certification experience

• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems

Annual Salary Range: $71,900 - $102,177.Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

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.

Key Words: Lean, Manufacturing, Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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