Engineer Design 1

Daikin Comfort•Waller, TX

About The Position

The Design Engineer 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. Position Responsibilities 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 & 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. Perform other job duties as required by Supervisor. Nature and Scope: Takes direction from lead Works within well-defined instructions Will work with the Design Engineering team to develop & sustain residential and/or commercial HVAC-related products The responsibilities of this position include the design, analysis, and documentation of those products and their internal components

Requirements

Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice
Software skills including MF Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills - both verbal and written
Effective project management skills
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills
Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job
Entry Level
At least 1 years of experience with product design in the automotive, appliance, or HVAC industry (preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Nice To Haves

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 (preferred)â¯
Black belt or green belt certification (preferred)
Experience with engineering change processes and CAD systems
Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry (preferred)

Responsibilities

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 & 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.
Perform other job duties as required by Supervisor.