Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Mankato, MN

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III. You will have 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. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Faribault, MN

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, supply chain, and maintenance, to streamline production, provide technical support, and lead continuous improvement/cost reduction events, including cross-functional kaizen events
• Function as a mentor for less experienced engineers in the performance of their engineering duties and utilize them to assist with larger projects as assigned
• Frequently serve in a leadership role on organizational initiatives and occasionally act as a trainer for specific projects
• Apply work measurement techniques to analyze work samples, establish labor standards, estimate production times, staffing needs, and associated costs, and provide process improvement recommendations to management
• Collect and analyze operational data to optimize workforce utilization, facility layout, and workflow for efficient equipment and workspace design, adhering to lean manufacturing principles and incorporating strategic enhancements to assembly and fabrication processes within the factory
• Propose strategies to enhance worker efficiency, safety, and product quality by implementing cost-saving initiatives, job duty restructuring, workflow optimization aligned with PDS principles, and overseeing workstation relocation and equipment procurement
• Collaborate with the ME team to create work instructions, training checklists, and training matrices, ensuring the integration of safety and ergonomics best practices into the manufacturing process
• Collaborate on cross-functional product design teams to enhance manufacturability for new products, define production process procedures, and furnish cost information to marketing and engineering
• Provide manufacturing support to NPI teams, including process flow adjustments and tool/fixture design
• Define equipment/tool design for new and existing production processes, solicit quotes/bids for equipment procurement, and manage projects from inception to training

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical, scientific or engineering degree
• 5+ years of related experience
• Solidworks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project experience
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-art manufacturing processes, including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology (preferred)

• Multiple medical insurance plan options
• + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400 to $151,800 +10% BIP in MN. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we've proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you'll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.