Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering to direct and coordinate activities of the Manufacturing Engineering Department. This individual will develop and improve manufacturing processes and systems; apply engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in manufacturing products; and evaluate work processes to determine strategies and programs that provide greater productivity and efficiency.

Location: In office, Staunton, VA.

What you will do:

• Provide input for the manufacturing strategy including machine, tool, and process technologies and productivity increase objectives
• Responsible for the manufacturing engineering initiatives including transformation projects to increase productivity and lower costs, capital expenditure planning and implementation, and the successful production launch of new products
• Lead and direct the efforts of the manufacturing engineering staff to accomplish company improvement objectives
• Lead and direct the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing techniques and processes that affect long range factory operations
• Determine feasibility of purchasing new plant equipment or modifying existing equipment/facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors
• Develop strategies and programs that improve the productivity and efficiency of manufacturing processes
• Negotiate price, terms, and conditions with outside suppliers on major equipment purchases ensuring installation is performed on time and equipment is functioning according to specifications and supplier provides instruction/training on the operation of new equipment
• Responsible for the manufacturing engineering department and keeping up to date with production technology and HVAC manufacturing industry trends
• Advise senior management of new developments that may affect manufacturing processes, schedules, costs, and profit
• Overall responsible for well researched and documented capital expenditure requests to support manufacturing objectives

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• 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

Qualifications:

• 4-year bachelor's degree
• 10 years related experience and/or training
• 5 years management experience