Manufacturing Engineer II - Life Sciences

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.

The Life Sciences Operations team is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer II to join our team! The ideal candidate will play a key role in the development, refinement, and release of exciting, differentiated technologies to position us as a market leader in our target markets. Key responsibilities and qualifications for success in this role are listed below. This position will be based out of Bloomington, MN. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Bloomington, MN facility .

Role Responsibilities :

Assist in onboarding, operation, and standardization of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Provide recommendations and insights from testing using sound engineering judgement to guide manufacturing scale up efforts

Work on multiple projects and prioritize in support of project team

Be able to work in a team environment or independently

Work with a global team of engineers and industry experts

Ensure Environmental Health and Safety concepts are embedded in process and equipment plans

Provide daily production support and trouble-shooting

Coordinate process design and material flow in designated areas

Lead and sustain 6S program within work area

Participate in product and process development (APD) activities by providing manufacturing expertise

Participate in or lead PFMEA

Participate in or lead equipment and process validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for new product launches as well as sustain production and validation support for ongoing manufacturing.

Drive process improvement initiatives for department, including attaining Cost Reduction targets

Provide input for capital investment strategy, research new techniques and technology for continuous improvement

Collaborate with other functions to provide the best product and process solutions to our customers

Others tasks as necessary

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Science / Manufacturing / Chemistry or 5 years of Process, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechanical Design Engineering experience

Manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Eager to learn and develop new skills

Experience in the Automotive and / or Biomedical industries

Experience in Power BI, Power Apps, Sharepoint, Teamcenter, and / or Minitab

Good interpersonal and communications skills

Comfortable using hand tools and power tools

Good at documentation and formatting in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Knowledge of test and measurement equipment

Previous experience in a manufacturing setting / pilot process.

Lean, 6S, material-flow

Organized and detail-oriented

Basic knowledge of lab environment and safety practices

Willingness to learn

Annual Salary Range : $71,900 - $91,700.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 : Life Sciences, Manufacturing Engineer

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