Engineer I

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. ​

​Key Accountabilities:

• Leading projects for engineering changes in existing hydraulic filtration products through Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) or Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Carrying out all project management activities from change initiation to implementation for various types of engineering changes, such as qualifying new suppliers, new materials, new tooling for plastic parts, cost reduction, and design changes.
• Communicating and collaborating with project leaders, application engineers, sales representatives, suppliers, procurement teams, quality engineers, and production engineers to implement engineering changes or develop optimal solutions to problems.
• Utilizing Oracle Business Intelligence to obtain required information about products and product supply.
• Reviewing engineering drawings and providing design guidance and input on plastic, rubber, and sheet metal products.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (CFT) to resolve engineering issues in accordance with drawing standards and manufacturing feasibility.
• Demonstrating knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) workflow cycles.
• Proficient in software tools such as NX, Creo, Teamcenter, ARAS Innovator and Oracle BI.
• Providing design guidance and recommending alternative solutions as required.
• Demonstrating design knowledge of hydraulic filtration systems and supporting the development of design drawings to achieve technical objectives consistent with established guidelines, customer requirements, and design specifications.
• Demonstrating knowledge of ECR, ECO/ECN, drafting, PPAP, DVP&R, dimensional reports, SPC, and testing & validation protocols.

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field, Advanced degree preferred.
• knowledge of NX (NX11 is preferred), Creo, Teamcenter PLM, ARAS Innovator and SharePoint a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

​Technical Competence & Skills:

• Understanding of industry design standards for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Experience with sheet metal and plastic part design
• Knowledge of injection, blow, rotational & rubber molding process
• Knowledge of sheet metal pressing & fabrication process
• Familiarity with ECR/ECO/ECN, Drafting, PPAP, DVP&R, Dimensional Reports, SPC, XFMEA, Testing & Validation protocols.
• Able to communicate effectively at a global level.
• Proficiency in organizing, planning, and coordinating with the Global Team to meet customer expectations.

Leadership Competence:

• Inherit Donaldson core values of Integrity, respect & commitment.
• Proactive towards identifying the issues and solving the problems.
• Individual leadership.
• Project Management skills 

Relevant Experience:

• 4+ years of professional Engineering, Engineering Tech or Engineering Design work experience.
• Experience in Mobile Hydraulic Filtration products.

Others (% of travel, language, etc.):

• Ability to travel approximately 10% per year.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the engineering documents (drawings, engineering specifications).
• Ability to respond timely & effectively to the critical inquiries / technical issues or complaints.
• Ability to make effective presentations on regular updates & critical issues to global team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of global personnel.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

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