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 I. 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:
- Provide manufacturing engineering expertise to support the management team, collaborate on process improvement, and contribute to continuous improvement/cost reduction efforts with minimal supervision or under the guidance of a senior Manufacturing Engineer
- Perform time studies to identify potential process improvement, apply the theory of constraints to identify bottlenecks, and optimize work content for improved line flow
- Analyze operational data to optimize equipment and workspace layout, following lean manufacturing principles & Utilizing the PDCA process to evaluate process changes for performance improvement recommendations
- Recommend methods for improving worker effectiveness, safety, quality, and cost reduction. This may involve restructuring job duties, optimizing workflow based on PDS principles, relocating workstations and equipment, and considering new equipment purchases
- Collaborate with the manufacturing engineering team to create work instructions, training checklists, and training matrices; partner with the Safety Manager to establish safe procedures and enhance ergonomics in the manufacturing process
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability in new product development and create production process guidelines, measurement parameters, and cost estimates for both new and existing products
- Collaborate on equipment/tool design for production processes and facilitate equipment procurement through quotes/bids
- Support senior manufacturing engineers with capital investment projects and possibly manage small capital projects (including the creation of funding requests)
- Assist with the evaluation of hourly employee’s job skill knowledge (JSK) requirements
- Become skilled in the use of tools in the lean toolbox (e.g., root cause analysis, PDCA, kaizen, 5S, etc.)
Your Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office, MS Project skills (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 service
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $62,000 to $100,500 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!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Manufacturing engineering or process improvement experience
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD 2D
- MS Office
- MS Project
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing tools (PDCA, kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis)
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What We Do
Daikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors. Daikin branded products, solutions, and services are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service, and parts offices. Daikin Applied’s parent company, Daikin Industries, Ltd. reports revenues in excess of $20 billion and has more than 67,000 employees worldwide, making it the largest HVAC manufacturer in the world. Daikin Industries, Ltd. has more than 90 production sites worldwide and works with customers in more than 150 countries.
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