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Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Manufacturing Engineer I. Under the direct supervision of the Design for Manufacturing Manager, this role will be responsible for New Product process support and improvements. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Faribault, MN Required travel to other Daikin sites: Owatonna, Plymouth What you will do: Primary responsibilities will be for the imbedded, collaborative technical support of New Product Development teams Collaborate on production capacity increases of current and future factory spaces Provide manufacturing engineering expertise to support the management team, collaborate on process improvement, and contribute to continuous improvement/cost reduction efforts with minimal supervision or under the guidance of a senior Manufacturing Engineer Perform time studies to identify potential process improvement, apply the theory of constraints to identify bottlenecks, and optimize work content for improved line flow Analyze operational data to optimize equipment and workspace layout, following lean manufacturing principles & Utilizing the PDCA process to evaluate process changes for performance improvement recommendations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability in new product development and create production process guidelines, measurement parameters, and cost estimates for both new and existing products Collaborate on equipment/tool design for production processes and facilitate equipment procurement through quotes/bids Support senior manufacturing engineers with capital investment projects and possibly manage small capital projects (including the creation of funding requests) Assist with the evaluation of hourly employee's job skill knowledge (JSK) requirements Become skilled in the use of tools in the lean toolbox (e.g., root cause analysis, PDCA, kaizen, 5S, etc.) What's in it for you: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more 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 Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical, scientific or engineering degree Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position Preferred Qualifications: Solidworks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project experience 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.