Senior Manager Engineering II
Senior Manager Engineering II
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$ 134800 - 178700
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Job Description
Donaldson is committed to solving the worlds 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.
The Senior Engineering Manager II will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team including product engineers and a laboratory supervisor to drive the success of our hydraulic and lubrication filtration product portfolio. This role is accountable for current product engineering new product development new technology exploration and laboratory/testing operations. The Senior Engineering Manager will champion the application of advanced engineering tools methodologies and best practices to deliver innovative reliable and cost-effective products that meet customer needs and align with the companys strategic objectives.
This position is focused on product engineering excellence and will collaborate closely with other functions including product management manufacturing engineering quality and operations. Ideal candidates must be able to work out of our Bloomington MN location.
Role Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management
Lead mentor and develop a team of product engineers and a laboratory supervisor fostering a high-performance collaborative culture.
Set clear priorities expectations and performance metrics for team members.
Promote a culture of continuous learning innovation and engineering rigor.
Current Product Engineering
Oversee sustaining engineering efforts to support existing products including cost reduction quality improvement and performance enhancement projects.
Ensure robust engineering change management processes are in place.
Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolving customer or field issues.
New Product Development
Drive the design development and commercialization of new hydraulic and lubrication filtration products from concept to launch.
Apply structured development processes (PLM) to ensure products meet performance cost quality and schedule targets.
Collaborate with product management and sales to translate market requirements into engineering specifications.
New Technology Development
Identify assess and integrate emerging technologies that enhance product performance manufacturability or competitiveness.
Lead feasibility studies prototyping and proof-of-concept testing.
Work with external partners suppliers and research institutions to accelerate technology adoption.
Laboratory & Testing Management
Oversee laboratory operations to ensure accurate repeatable and timely test results.
Maintain compliance with relevant standards regulations and safety requirements.
Ensure laboratory capabilities and equipment support current and future product development needs.
Engineering Best Practices & Tools
Champion the use of modern engineering tools (e.g. CAD FEA CFD PLM systems) and data-driven decision-making.
Establish and maintain design standards guidelines and documentation best practices.
Promote Design for Manufacturability and other engineering excellence initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with manufacturing engineering quality supply chain and operations to ensure smooth product transitions from development to production.
Support customer-facing teams with technical expertise during pre-sales training and after-sales support.
Travel: Up to 20%
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related discipline (Masters degree preferred).
7 years of progressive engineering experience in product development preferably in hydraulic lubrication or fluid filtration systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years of prior managerial experience ideally managing a team of engineers.
Strong knowledge of engineering design principles testing methodologies and product development processes.
Experience with laboratory management and testing standards relevant to hydraulic and lubrication systems.
Proficiency in CAD and engineering analysis tools (e.g. Autodesk XFMEA FEA software).
Excellent leadership communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proven track record of delivering projects on time within budget and to specification
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary Range: $134800 - $178700.
Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to applicable work experience training education performance.
This position is eligible for annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.
Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits retirement plan (401k) paid time away paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.
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.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
