MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING

AirReps•WALLER, TX

13h

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies is seeking a Design Engineering Manager to develop and sustain residential and/or commercial HVAC products. The role translates customer requirements and specifications into product outcomes, working with internal customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and internal design, quality, and program targets. The manager coordinates design, testing, and development activities and leads multiple existing-product and new-product projects from inception through production. The position provides technical leadership and expertise, manages engineering projects, schedules, teams, resources, and budgets, and maintains focus on cost, quality, safety, and on-time delivery. It also oversees design quality, cost, and regulatory reviews; supports product certification and improvement; and maintains engineering documentation and purchased-part information. The manager leads and mentors engineers, develops team members, and keeps leadership informed of project status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Technology Engineering.
12+ years of HVAC-industry experience related to product design, development, and launch.
8+ years of experience in a leadership role.
Comprehensive understanding of mechanical design engineering theory and practice.
Knowledge of refrigeration and/or air-conditioning design and application.
Technical understanding of vapor compression systems, fluid mechanics, fans, blowers, compressors, TXVs, and evaporator and condenser design and selection.
Experience with design for Six Sigma (DFSS), design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA), design of experiments, tolerance analysis, value engineering, and parts standardization.
Good understanding of system electrical and controls.
Knowledge of specifications and international standards used in the global HVAC industry.
Experience in a regulatory environment and awareness of AHRI, ASHRAE, and UL standards.
Working knowledge of computer simulations and CAD systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Demonstrated ability to lead engineers to complete projects on time and meet cost and quality objectives.
Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to exercise good judgment and demonstrate strong work ethics and integrity.
Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of product design experience in the automotive, appliance, or HVAC industry.
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
Project Management certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and technically lead new product development to improve long-term system quality and efficiency and reduce costs.
Manage multiple existing-product and new-product design projects from inception to production, meeting cost, quality, safety, and on-time delivery targets.
Provide technical expertise and support to engineering teams, internal business units, and external customers.
Develop and manage project schedules, teams, and resources for existing and new product designs.
Own and report engineering team financial budgets and manage expenditures with cost consciousness.
Collaborate with Quality to report and act on identified or reported product safety risks.
Keep leadership informed of project status through communication and requested reports.
Lead cross-functional teams to launch products, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
Oversee and guide design quality, cost, and regulatory reviews.
Maintain and update purchased-part engineering drawings, standards, specifications, and work instructions.
Define and implement continuous improvement opportunities, lean initiatives, and design-for-manufacturing tools.
Guide product design using technical knowledge and experience.
Use engineering analytical tools, including tolerance stacks, finite-element analysis, and CFD analyses, to facilitate product design.
Ensure accurate and error-free preparation of bills of materials, cost analyses, drawings, and engineering change requests.
Work with suppliers to improve quality and resolve product issues.
Support safety and performance agency certifications, including UL, ETL, DOE, and AHRI.
Interface with regulatory and test agencies such as ASHRAE, AHRI, UL, and ETL.
Create development plans and mentor team members for greater responsibility.
Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs.
Provide guidance and training to subordinates and align work with the Director’s expectations, goals, and vision.