Senior Designer

Daikin Applied; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Designer, where you'll leverage your CAD expertise to create innovative designs and documentation for HVAC products. In this role, you will manage design projects from conception through to production, ensuring quality and manufacturability. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative team environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to develop your career in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in design and drafting.
• Experience with machinery component design and HVAC products.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering documentation and manage BOMs for projects.
• Work with Marketing/Sales to meet production schedules.

Skills

CAD Proficiency

SolidWorks

GD&T Knowledge

Mechanical Aptitude

Project Management

Education

Vocational or Technical Degree

Associate's Degree in Design/Drafting

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Designer. The Senior Designer will use computer-based tools to design parts and assemblies, create production drawings, and manage BOMs for small, medium, and large projects. The Senior Designer will also originate, develop, or modify product designs from conception to finished manufacturing documentation assuring quality, manufacturability, functionality, serviceability, and cost has been considered. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Plymouth, MN or Staunton, VA - Onsite

What you will do:

• Create engineering documentation, including SolidWorks, modeling, fabrication, and purchase drawings that conform to Daikin standards


• Apply tolerances and use GD&T tools to ensure designs meet functional and manufacturing requirements


• Translate engineering/marketing intent into manufacturing documentation


• Work with Marketing/Sales to provide documentation for original designs or custom modifications of current products to meet weekly production schedules


• Exhibit a sense of design and mechanical aptitude with abstract thinking and reasoning skills


• Demonstrate creative ability, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness


• Complete work assignments within a determined time frame and use judgment in deciding assignment goals


• Gain knowledge of design and manufacturing practices, processes, and Daikin products


• Demonstrate an understanding of legacy bill of material systems and product structuring logic


• Be part of and function in a team environment, including cross-functional and inter-departmental teams


• Manage mid-level design projects


• Review junior designers work and train other designers to perform their work

What's in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more


• 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:

• Vocational or Technical Degree or Associate's degree in Design/Drafting


• 5 years of relevant experience


• Experience with machinery component design and/or HVAC products


• Advanced CAD proficiency, basic understanding of tolerances, materials, and manufacturing constraints


• SolidWorks experience


• Ability to create moderately complex parts and assemblies, interpreting technical specifications and applying GD&T


• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time


• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of relevant experience

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 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 with the federal, state, and local law


• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $31.73-56.35 in Minnesota and Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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