About this role
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.
Position Summary:
- Ensure the introduction of new products and processes; identify and execute cost-reduction projects by implementing improvements in the manufacturing of production-line products, such as reducing scrap, waste, or increasing PPH; reducing process variability; and implementing POKAYOKE devices. Implement process standards based on Core Tools to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Increase the department’s responsiveness, reduce problem resolution times, strengthen process control, and accelerate the implementation of improvements, thereby directly contributing to the achievement of operational and organizational objectives.
Role Responsibilities:
- Process Documentation (Standardization): Develop and prepare documentation for the various requirements within the stages of the manufacturing process.
- Setup: Assist with pilot runs/PPAP and ensure the first production run.
- Process Measurement and Analysis: Collect information to define strategies and prioritize improvement projects.
- Formulating Recipes: Develop recipes for various products and processes (based on APD, CQP, and Kaizen), focusing on resource optimization and managing individual Gantt charts to ensure projects are on schedule and within budget.
- Training: Train (new hires or retraining) operations personnel on critical processes; track the number of training sessions and/or certified personnel.
- Safety, Quality, and Environment: Support various initiatives and uphold the environmental, safety, and quality policies established by the organization; participate in environmental management system audits.
- Production Support: Resolve technical process issues.
- Cost Reduction: Plan and execute cost-reduction projects.
- Tooling Development: Design or validate tooling, fixtures, and assembly devices.
Travel: No Applicable
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial, chemical, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or automation engineering. Intermediate English skills preferred.
- 4–5 years of experience in similar positions
- Knowledge of stations and machines used in the urethane dispensing process.
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