Quality Engineer II

Daikin Applied Americas • Owatonna, MN

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About The Position

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Quality Engineer II. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Owatonna, MN
Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page and creating an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Nice To Haves

• American Society for Quality Certification; Quality Control Engineer Auditor Certification (preferred)
• 2-4 years in a related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Review design documentation for compliance with UL and ISO9001 requirements
• Investigate customer/warranty quality concerns
• Document data obtained during quality reviews and use quality tools such as statistical process control (SPC), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), etc. for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and production teams to solve quality non-conformities
• Report significant concerns identified during quality assurance activities and recommendations for process improvement to management
• Gather, analyze, and present technical information to team members and management utilizing Pareto Analysis, Frequency Distribution, and 5 WHY techniques
• Regularly demonstrates competency in RCCA tools, methodology, and Poke-yoke level implementation in our Quality Clinics
• Train warehouse personnel on quality topics including but not limited to ISO requirements, standard operating procedures, and Kaizen processes
• Participate in Kaizen events to solve quality problems
• Review non-conformities discovered with purchased products or components and provide input on whether to accept the product
• Plan and conduct the analysis, inspection, and test to assure the quality of finished products once qualified by production

Benefits

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees