Manufacturing Engineer II

Daikin Applied Ltd.; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 74,200 - 124,300; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Applied seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II for Staunton, VA, in-office role. You will lead continuous improvement, apply lean methods, and collaborate with design and production teams to optimize processes and support NPI initiatives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology or related field and 2–4 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing. Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Project, MS Office, and Minitab is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, industrial manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using modern processes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous improvement and cost reductions with lean manufacturing leadership.
• Analyze work samples to develop labor standards, production times, staffing, and costs for management decisions.
• Apply lean principles to optimize workflow, participate in kaizen events, and improve safety and ergonomics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop work instructions, training checklists, and safety procedures.
• Support NPI with PFMEA, process flow changes, and tool/fixture designs; provide equipment specs and purchases.
• Assess capital equipment investments, prepare funding requests, and oversee project completion.
• Lead job skill knowledge evaluations for hourly personnel and utilize PDCA, 5S, and other lean tools.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering concepts

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology / industrial manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Project

MS Office

Minitab

Job description

## Manufacturing Engineer IIApplylocations: Staunton, VA 24402time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R003503*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 II**. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with 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:** Staunton, VA - In-Office**Your Responsibilities:*** Participate in continuous improvement and cost reductions by providing support for the management team using manufacturing engineering technical expertise and working collaboratively on manufacturing processes as a team lead or team member* Utilize work measurement tools to analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization and estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions* Analyze operational data like work force utilization, facility layout, workflow, and apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize equipment and workspace effectiveness, actively participating in and occasionally leading kaizen for continuous improvement* Recommend methods for worker effectiveness, safety, and quality while minimizing costs through job duty restrictions, workflow optimization according to PDS principles, and equipment management* Collaborate with management to develop work instructions, training checklists, matrices, and in partnership with Safety Manager enhance safety procedures and ergonomics in manufacturing* Facilitate manufacturability in new product development by collaborating with cross-functional design teams, defining production processes, estimating costs, and offering manufacturing support to NPI teams such as PFMEA, process flow changes, tool/fixture designs* Provide equipment design specifications, solicit quotes, and recommend equipment purchases for process enhancement* Assess capital equipment investment options, provide purchase recommendations, prepare funding requests for small and medium-sized capital projects, and oversee project completion* Lead efforts to assure timely and accurate completion of job skill knowledge (JSK) evaluations for hourly personnel* Be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of lean tools such as root cause analysis, PDCA, Kaizen, and 5S* Other duties as assigned**Your Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, industrial manufacturing engineering, equivalent technical, scientific, or engineering degree, or equivalent experience* 2-4 years’ experience* Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-art manufacturing processes including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology (preferred)* SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office, MS Project, Minitab (preferred)**Your Benefits:**Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:* 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 serviceWork visa sponsorship is not available for this position.The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $74,200 to $124,300 in VA. 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.If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!