Manufacturing Engineer

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Daikin Applied is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to provide process support and improvement for compressor manufacturing. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: In office, Staunton, VA.

What you will do:

• Provide manufacturing engineering expertise to support production and the management team, collaborate on process improvement, and contribute to continuous improvement/cost reduction efforts with minimal supervision or under the guidance of other Manufacturing Engineers
• 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 and 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 Daikin Production System 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
• Collaborate on equipment/tool design for production processes and facilitate equipment procurement through quotes/bids
• Support other 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.)

What's in it for you:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial technology, industrial manufacturing engineering, or equivalent technical, scientific, or engineering degree
• 0-2 years related experience
• Knowledge of Solidworks, AutoCAD, 2D, MS Office and MS Project preferred
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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

• The typical salary for this position ranges from $62,000-$97,600in Virginia. 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.