Manufacturing Engineer II - Lean, NPI & Optimization

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

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.