Design Engineer 2
Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Design Engineer position located at our DTTP - Waller, TX location. The Design Engineer works with the Engineering team to develop and sustain residential and/or commercial HVAC-related products. Designs, analyzes, and documents new or existing products from the requirements provided. Creates and sustains specifications using engineering analysis and judgment. Oversees the development and testing of engineering prototypes. Communicates and coordinates with vendors to obtain information and assistance.
May include;
- Create, revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
- Develop and manage project schedules related to new and existing product designs.
- Analyze product designs using tolerance, thermodynamic, finite element, and computational fluid dynamic analyses.
- Document product designs by preparing bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests.
- Assist in redesigning internal components to improve overall long term system quality, improve efficiency and reduce cost.
- Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
- Participate on cross-functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
- Coordinate project work internally with the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
- Work with suppliers to improve quality and resolve product issues.
- Assist manufacturing with product launches and issue resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement projects related to product design and quality.
- Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs.
Nature & Scope:
- Ensures work aligns with established objectives and follows work instructions and processes
Knowledge & Skills:
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice
- Experience with design for six sigma (DFSS), design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA), design of experiments methodology, tolerance analysis, value engineering principles, and parts standardization principles
- Experience with engineering change processes and CAD systems
- Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry (preferred)
- Software skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
- Effective organizational, time management and project management skills
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to including listening and questioning skills
- Strong team player, results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives
- Ability to use good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the job
Experience:
- 3+ years preferably in a high volume HVAC manufacturing environment
- 2+ years of experience with product design in the automotive, appliance, or HVAC industry
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Black Belt / Green Belt – a plus
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities