Location: Staunton,VA, USA
Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC companyDaikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Manufacturing Engineer II.Under the direct supervision of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this role will be responsible for advanced process support, support on new product development teams and management of small projects.Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive ourevery endeavor!Location:In office. Staunton, VA.What you will do:P articipate 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 memberU tilize work measurement tools to analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization and estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisionAnalyze operational data like work force utilization, facility layout, workflow and apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize equipment and workspace effectiveness, actively participating (Occasionally leading) in kaizen for continuous improvementRecommend methods for worker effectiveness, safety, and quality while minimizing costs through job duty restructuring, workflow optimization according to PDS principles, and equipment managementC ollaborate 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 (e.g., PFMEA, process flow changes, tool/fixture design).Provide 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 personnel.Be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of lean tools (e.g., root cause analysis, PDCA, kaizen, 5S, etc.).What's in it for you:Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much moreThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our bestMinimum Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical, scientific or engineering degree3+ years of related experienceWork visa sponsorship is not available for this positionPreferred Qualifications:Solidworks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Office and MS Project experienceSheet metal fabrication and assembly using state-of-art manufacturing processes, including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow TechnologyEqual Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.