Manufacturing Engineer II

Daikin-Applied; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Applied, located in Staunton, VA, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II to support production processes in an in-office setting. You’ll work on continuous improvement, labor analysis, and kaizen initiatives to optimize efficiency and safety.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, development of standard work, and evaluating equipment investments. A BS in a related field and 2–4 years of experience are required, with proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in industrial technology/manufacturing engineering.
• 2-4 years’ experience in sheet metal fabrication and assembly.
• Experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and Demand Flow Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous improvement and cost reductions for manufacturing processes.
• Analyze labor utilization, facility layout, workflow, and apply lean principles.
• Lead kaizen events and develop work instructions and training materials.
• Provide equipment design specs, quotes, and purchase recommendations.

Skills

Lean tools

Work measurement

Kaizen/5S

PDCA

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing engineering

Education

B.S. in industrial technology/manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Office

MS Project

Minitab

Job description

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-OfficeYour 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 memberUtilize 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 decisionsAnalyze 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 improvementRecommend methods for worker effectiveness, safety, and quality while minimizing costs through job duty restrictions, workflow optimization according to PDS principles, and equipment managementCollaborate with management to develop work instructions, training checklists, matrices, and in partnership with Safety Manager enhance safety procedures and ergonomics in manufacturingFacilitate 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 designsProvide equipment design specifications, solicit quotes, and recommend equipment purchases for process enhancementAssess capital equipment investment options, provide purchase recommendations, prepare funding requests for small and medium-sized capital projects, and oversee project completionLead efforts to assure timely and accurate completion of job skill knowledge (JSK) evaluations for hourly personnelBe knowledgeable and proficient in the use of lean tools such as root cause analysis, PDCA, Kaizen, and 5SOther duties as assignedYour Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, industrial manufacturing engineering, equivalent technical, scientific, or engineering degree, or equivalent experience2-4 years’ experienceSheet 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 insurance401K retirement plan with employer matchPaid time off and company paid holidaysPaid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local lawTuition 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!