Principal Engineering Designer

Daikin Applied Americas•Staunton, VA

26d•$73,300 - $120,700•Onsite

About The Position

Principal Designers will use computer-based tools to design parts and assemblies, create production drawings, and manage BOMs for small, medium, or large projects. They will also develop or modify product designs from conception to finished manufacturing documentation, ensuring quality, manufacturability, functionality, serviceability, and cost are considered. The Principal Designer works at a higher level across products or platforms and is heavily involved in standardizing design and business processes and methods, providing leadership to design and managing the entire product line for large complex systems.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical Degree in Design/Drafting or Equivalent Experience
Associates Degree + 15 years of related design experience or BS in Engineering + 12 years design experience
Understanding of AMSE Y14.5 Desing and drafting standards Advance Understanding
Strong Communication skills - Written and verbal
Experience with Excel - moderate to high level (preferred)
Solidworks Mechanical Basic Understanding
Draft Sight Basic Understanding
Flexible to travel 10 to 15%
Solidworks electrical (Optional Skill)
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment Manages competing demands Changes approach or method to best fit the situation Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Advance Capability
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Demonstrated people leadership skills with the ability to empower others to grow and deliver results Advance Capability
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner Gathers and analyzes information skillfully Develops alternative solutions Works well in group problem solving situations Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Basic Capability
Lean Methodologies applied to everyday activities -- Providing continual improvement practices (Yellow Belt or equivalent)
Solid knowledge of data systems architecture and applications to facilitate cross- functional communication to achieve targeted outcomes.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Responsibilities

Create engineering documentation, including Solidworks, modeling, fabrication, and purchase drawings that conform to Daikin standards
Translate engineering/marketing intent into manufacturing documentation
Exhibit a sense of design and mechanical aptitude with abstract thinking and reasoning skills
Complete work assignments within determined time frame and use judgment in determining assignment goals
Be part of and function in a team environment including cross functional and inter-departmental teams
Demonstrate an understanding of legacy bill of material systems and product structuring logic
Demonstrate creative ability, accuracy, and cost effectiveness
Work with Marketing/Sales to provide documentation for original designs or custom modifications of current products to meet weekly production schedules
Develop BOM selection logic that can drive auto generated Item and BOM creation
Participate in or lead special team projects
Give work direction to Designers and train other Designers to perform work
Collaborate with Engineering and MFG on developing the product, Helping to transfer product knowledge to operations
Provide over sight with the product engineer on solution development, ensuring and functionality are met
Providing problem solving skills and communicating corrective actions
Understand the systems and method used to transfer engineering documentation to operation in a smooth and consistent way