Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Production Engineer position. This position will be responsible for the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, fabrication and assembly, cost reduction initiatives, processing of engineering changes, and introduction of new products. Also provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, technicians and operations support staff. Capable of high level strategy and development of project plans, execution of capital projects and significant activities requiring a multi-functional team.

If you meet the qualifications listed below, then we invite you to apply for our open position by visiting our website http://careers.daikincomfort.com/ and submitting your resume.

• Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires
• Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills
• Growth Opportunities - there is immense opportunities to grow your career
• You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.—an organization that brings opportunity to over 60,000 employees worldwide. Companies included are Daikin North America, Daikin Comfort, Goodman, Quietflex, Motili and TMI.

• Develop Die design specification for New product
• Implements improvements on the production Die quality.
• Work with Design Engineers to revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of engineering principles; provide manufacturing technical resource to Design Project teams
• Utilizes proven lean manufacturing abilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction, increased quality, work flow improvements, estimating, project analysis, technology development and core manufacturing skill set
• Develop and manage project schedules related to existing product launches, design reviews or design modifications
• Document Die designs with appropriate bills of materials, cost analysis, and drawings
• Establishes continuous improvement goals and executes action plans
• Able to supervise others and provide mentoring to junior engineers, technicians and support staff
• Improve production efficiency from analysis of actual place-object-fact, and feedback to spec and process.
• Perform other job duties as required by supervisor/manager

• Works within knowledge.
• Will work with the Fabrication and Production departments & Design Engineering team to sustain residential and/or commercial HVAC-related products.

• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice
• Skilled in at least two or more of the following areas - Molding, Finishing, Tooling, Fabrication / Stamping of aluminum and steel, Assembly processes and or Product Engineering support in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry – strongly preferred
• Lean manufacturing concepts - Kaizan, value stream mapping, Kanban, demand flow technology; line balancing & time studies
• Expert on core manufacturing documentation – PFMEAs, PCPs, PFDs, DFA/DFM, and all aspects of manufacturing in a high volume environment and engineering change processes
• Software skills including MS Office Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Mapics
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills and compliance oriented and attention to detail
• Effective project management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to deliver the message to any level of the organization – with clarity and preciseness required at each level
• Effective interpersonal & collaboration skills and ability to work with teams

• 8+ years in a production/manufacturing engineer role
• 6+ years of product design in assembly HVAC environment preferred, or automotive, appliance industry

• Bachelor’s Degree - Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
• Six Sigma certification preferred

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

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