Manufacturing Engineer

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.

In the Manufacturing Engineer I role, you will have the opportunity to participate and contribute in process and product modifications, standards and improvements through knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes, while increasing product quality, output and cost effectiveness for the corporation.

Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Chillicothe, MO facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supports product quality by development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed.

• Performs product testing and analysis to ensure that potential defects and failure rates are minimized, and quality levels are maintained in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Implements quality control process sampling systems, procedures and statistical techniques.

• Analyzes production limitations, standards, reports and defective products to determine trends and recommends corrective actions.

• Recommends revision of specifications when indicated.

• Represents quality assurance in product design and development projects. Develops the economics of any quality control programs when required.

• Develop and update operating instructions for standardized and safe use of equipment.

• Conduct testing of products and processes to ensure production occurs in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Conducts studies for process and product improvements that are aligned with specifications, quality standards and cost estimates.

• Conduct studies of plant layout, production line efficiency and production line control and prepare recommendations to increase product quality and effectiveness.

• Provide technical support to developers to ensure developed processes and products function as required and are manufacturable.

TRAVEL Up to 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma

• (6) months experience in the manufacturing field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

• 3+ years in relevant quality / manufacturing experience

• Ability to effectively communicate internally (within the facility and with Corporate Support personnel) and externally with leaders in the supply chain and even with Customer contacts as needed

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision

• Communicate and collaborate with internal cross functional groups to improve production process with the goal of maintaining a repeatable process and quality product

• Able to perform trouble shooting activities to determine root cause, propose and implement solutions to reduce risk and update documented processes

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: Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Root Cause Analysis

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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