Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. is seeking a skilled individual for our Production Engineer 5 position at our DTTP - Waller, TX location. The Production Engineer 5 is 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 at http://careers.daikincomfort.comand submit your resume.

Responsibilities

• Establishes continuous improvement goals and executes action plans
• 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.
• Able to supervise others and providing mentoring to junior engineers, technicians and support staff
• Supports DOE, 8D, FMEA, 6 Sigma and DFP analysis and implementation of Kaizen activities
• Works with Design Engineers to revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles; provide manufacturing technical resource to Design Project teams
• Develop and manage project schedules related to existing product launches or design modifications.
• 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 and reduce cost.
• Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Participate on cross functional teams to launch product modifications, 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.
• Develop suppliers for manufacturing equipment, develop key suppliers, create an environment of continuous improvement in equipment UPTIME, EFFICIENCY & QUALITY
• Create preventive maintenance that effectively maintains the equipment in optimal form without the need for short cutting the quality or machine capability
• Perform other job duties as required by supervisor/manager.

Nature & Scope:

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

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert - SME
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with product design in assembly HVAC environment preferred, or the automotive, appliance industry
• Experience with engineering change processes
• Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry (preferred).
• Software skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Mapics
• Line balancing and time studies experience
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Effective project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams.

Experience

• 12 years manufacturing experience
• Lean manufacturing concepts (e.g., Kaizan, value stream mapping, Kanban, demand flow technology
• Experience in fabrication, stamping, tooling, molding, finishing, assembly and/or controls
• Deep 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)
• Proven experience managing people with success on developing leaders and providing coaching
• Expert on core manufacturing documentation – PFMEAs, PCPs, PFDs, DFA/DFM, and all aspects of manufacturing in a high volume environment
• Strong communication skills to deliver the message to any level of the organization – with clarity and preciseness required at each level
• Six Sigma certification preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Computer, Technology and/or Engineering
• Preferred Master’s in Engineering or Business Administration

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waller, TX 77484: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person