Design Drafting Supervisor

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Daikin Applied is seeking a Design Supervisor who will supervise the product and design drafting staff to effectively produce models, drawings, and bills of materials needed by Manufacturing to build products. This includes newly designed equipment, special products, and the maintenance of existing products. He/She establishes policies and procedures within the department. In addition, he or she will originate and develop ideas to design the form of manufactured products by performing the duties listed below. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: In Office - Plymouth MN

What you will do: 

• Design and redesign safe and technically sound products that meet the design requirements
• Estimate resource requirements and coordinate with the Engineering Manager and Program Management to maintain compliance with planned headcount, budgets, and schedules
• Provide scope and work breakdown structure expertise, direction, and coordination with Engineering Manager and Program Management to maintain compliance with project scopes and schedules
• Provide Schematic Software/Configurator/PDM expertise, direction, and coordination with IT for system capabilities and hardware requirements in various documentation environments
• Issue accurate and complete engineering documentation for the generation of engineering and manufacturing databases and fabrication of parts in the factories
• Complete special assignments or projects on time giving consideration to quality manufacturability, functionality, serviceability, and cost
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate a competent direct reporting staff assuring optimum use of individual and collective capabilities
• Manage CAD resource allocations and meet Project deliverables to fulfill Product Development objectives and schedules
• Ensure Drafting Group conformance with New Product Introduction, Value Analysis and Value Engineer, and ISO documentation
• Establish, monitor and implement consistent design documentation practices. Ensure Drafting Group establishes and delivers consistent drawing documentation practices (format and content) as well as consistent bill of material structures
  
  

What’s in it for you:  

• 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
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 Year / Associate Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 10 related experience and/or training
• Experience with Configurator/PDM software
• Strong Communication skills - Written and verbal
• Experience with Excel - moderate to high level (preferred)
• Oracle experience a plus
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  
  

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 contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short term and long term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
  
  

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,400 - $132,800 10% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!