Manufacturing Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

401K with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Job summary

Daikin Applied, the world’s largest HVAC company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in Staunton, VA, in-office. You will lead continuous improvement projects, analyze labor utilization, and apply lean principles to optimize processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop production workflows, provide cost estimates, and support NPI, safety, and ergonomics. The role offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in industrial tech/manufacturing engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience.
• Sheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-art manufacturing processes.
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office, MS Project, Minitab (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Participate in continuous improvement and cost reductions with manufacturing engineering expertise as a team member or leader.
• Analyze work samples to develop labor standards and estimate production times and staffing costs.
• Apply lean principles to optimize equipment and workspace and lead kaizen events as needed.
• Suggest methods for safety, quality, and worker effectiveness while controlling costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop work instructions, safety procedures, and ergonomic improvements.

Skills

Lean principles

Process improvement

Team leadership

Cost reduction

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology / industrial manufacturing engineering or equivalent

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-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

• 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 service
• Work 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!

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