Engineer Competitive Intelligence 2

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze competitive products
• Evaluate competitive products to compare different products/Materials/Components for potential new design or quality improvements of Daikin products
• Work within a team environment
• Follow the organization's matrix-driven focus points
• Ensure a safe working environment for all resources
• Continuous improvement in quality, throughput and operational efficiency is a requirement
• Develop and manage project schedules related to competitive evaluations required for new development/redesign of different product lines
• Aid in projects from inception to completion
• Conduct Material analysis for different types of materials from competitive products, including Steel, Plastic, Copper, Aluminum, etc...
• Focus on safety, on-time delivery, quality, and cost
• Follow a 5S driven organization
• Work within team continuous improvement goals and execute actions
• Evaluate products brought to market by competitive manufacturers
• Sustain and develop lines of communication with Design Engineering personnel, focusing on overall department improvement
• Develop and maintain a collaborative working environment with all teams to foster a culture of teamwork
• Analyze competitive product lines vs. current and future product lines
• Assist in redesigning different product lines offered within the company profile
• Document product designs by writing BOM’s (Bill of Materials), Material costs, Labor costs, Specifications, Product descriptions
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to product quality improvements
• Use of computer systems/software for data entry and internet research
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Nature & Scope

• Recognized as a subject matter expert in job area
• Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level professionals
• Problem faced are difficult and often complex
• High level of attention to detail and compliance oriented
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure and with other departments
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Ability to work well with others, work in a team environment and work individually as required
• Good working knowledge of computers/software
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job

Experience & Education

• 0 - 2 years of experience in mechanical product design required
• 1 plus years of experience within HVAC industry preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably within Science or Engineering disciplines)
• Business training is a plus

People Management

• No physical requirements/work environment
• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• Dynamic Lab environment with forklift traffic
• Must follow required PPE
• ISO-TC94 Reports To: Manager, Engineer

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.