NPI Manufacturing Engineer II

Job Duties

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking aNPI 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:Plymouth, MN in office full time

Your Responsibilities:

Assists in design for manufacturability for new product development through participation on cross functional product design teams.

Establishes production process procedures and measurement parameters for new products and processes.

Provides marketing and engineering with cost of new, redesigned, and current products.

Specifies design of equipment/tools to assist in new and existing production processes, and obtain quotes/bids for construction of equipment to submit with recommendations.

Evaluates capital equipment investment options and prepares recommendations regarding purchases.

Provides support for the management team by providing manufacturing engineering technical expertise and working collaboratively on manufacturing processes.

Participates in continuous improvement/cost down events, frequently as a team leader.

Functions as a mentor for less experienced engineers in the performance of their engineering duties.

Frequently serves in a leadership role on organizational initiatives.

May lead and/or function as a trainer on specific initiatives.

Utilizes work measurement tools to analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization. Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

Analyzes operational data such as work force utilization, facility layout, and workflow to design layout of equipment and workspace following lean manufacturing principles for maximum effectiveness of workers and equipment.

Ensures manufacturing systems are operational and functioning effectively.

Recommends methods for improving worker effectiveness, safety, and quality; and reducing costs, including recommendations regarding restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow consistent with demand flow technology, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.

Collaborates with the management team to develop Operational Method Sheets, training checklists, and training matrixes.

Collaborates with the Safety Manager to identify and implement safe procedures and enhance ergonomics in the manufacturing process.

Your Qualifications:

Bachelor'sDegree inIndustrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical,scientificor 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 $124,300 in MN. 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.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!

Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$74,200.00 - $124,300.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55441

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R003933

Job Benefits

Not specified