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.
Come build your career with Donaldson! We’re looking for a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer I for our Auburn, AL facility. This is an intermediate-level engineering role, evaluates and introduces process and product modifications, standards, and improvements through knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes, while increasing product quality, output, and cost effectiveness for the corporation.
On-Site: Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Auburn, AL facility.
Role Responsibilities:
Monitors and modifies equipment to ensure safety and efficiency in the production line. Implements corrective actions
Reviews and verifies accuracy of existing procedures and bill of materials
Negotiates final design to ensure manufacturability and product requirements
Conducts testing and evaluation of products and processes
Conducts studies for process and product improvements
Develops and analyzes testing procedures to anticipate any potential process or product failure
Conducts studies to improve plan layout, production line efficiency and production line control
Contributes to product failure mode and effects analyses
Manage product or process development projects
Collaborates on technical program objectives and product specifications that meet marketing and manufacturing needs
Recommends and employs new equipment
Provide technical support to developers to ensure manufacturability of developed products and processes
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
1 year of related professional engineering work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and interest in hands-on engineering concepts, for production tooling, production changes, and process engineering. Evidenced by prior work experience, internships, co-ops, student clubs or hobbies.
Ability to work with people from multiple disciplines to successfully accomplish project goals (project management leadership).
Makes use of good judgment and decision-making abilities.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Strong understanding of DFA/DRM and lean principles.
Working knowledge of business acumen and financial management.
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:
Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.
Key words: Engineer, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, entry-level, driven
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
- 1 year of related professional engineering work experience
- Authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship
- Ability to work on-site at Auburn, AL facility
- Hands-on experience or interest with production tooling, production changes, and process engineering (internships, co-ops, hobbies acceptable)
- Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and demonstrate project management/leadership
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel)
- Understanding of DFA/DRM and lean principles
- Working knowledge of business acumen and financial management
Donaldson Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Donaldson Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Donaldson Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs like a 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and an employee stock purchase plan are positioned as meaningful components of total compensation. Company materials consistently frame retirement benefits within a broader Total Rewards offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program with mental‑health resources create a comprehensive health and wellbeing package. Healthcare is often characterized as decent and a core strength of the overall offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave are explicitly included, alongside other company‑paid leaves such as bereavement, jury duty, and military leave. Some locations highlight multi‑week PTO from the first year, underscoring breadth of leave options.
Donaldson Company Insights
What We Do
Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.
