Senior Manager - Manufacturing Engineering - Hybrid - Plymouth, MN

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering will direct Manufacturing Engineering activities by coordinating integration of new manufacturing locations and businesses acquired by DAA into DIL manufacturing systems and processes.

Under limited supervision, he or she will develop and improve manufacturing processes and systems across Business Units personally or through direct engineer and / or BU engineering support.

Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location : Hybrid, Plymouth, MN

What you will do :

• Provide Business Unit support by providing manufacturing engineering technical expertise and working collaboratively on manufacturing processes
• Participate in continuous improvement / cost down events, frequently as a team leader
• Function as a mentor for engineers in the performance of their engineering duties
• Frequently serve in a leadership role on organizational initiatives. May lead and / or function as a facilitator or trainer on specific initiatives
• Utilize work measurement tools to analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions
• Analyze 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
• Ensure manufacturing systems are operational and functioning effectively
• Recommend methods for improving worker effectiveness, safety, and quality; and reducing costs, including recommendations regarding restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflows consistent with demand flow technology, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment
• Collaborate with the management team to develop Operational Method Sheets, training checklists, and training matrixes
• Collaborate with the Safety Manager to identify and implement safe procedures and enhance ergonomics in the manufacturing process
• Assist 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

• Provide marketing and engineering with cost of new, redesigned, and current products
• Specify design of equipment / tools to assist in new and existing production processes and obtain quotes / bids for construction of equipment to submit with recommendations
• Evaluate capital equipment investment options and prepare recommendations regarding purchases
• Forecast operating cost of department and directs preparation of budget requests
• Provide direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures, continuous improvement / cost down initiatives, and engineering activities
• Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies that may improve operations, and develop recommendations accordingly

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 :

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Manufacturing, Engineering, or equivalent STEM degree
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within a factory setting
• 5+ years of leadership experience - either directly or indirectly managing and / or influencing people
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge of CAD technologies
• Knowledge of Salesforce
• Project Management skills

J-18808-Ljbffr

Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.