Compliance Engineer

Daikin Comfort; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. is seeking an experienced Compliance Engineer for a high-volume manufacturing environment.

You will drive both domestic and international certification projects, coordinating with third-party agencies (UL, Intertek) and AHRI to ensure timely product performance and marking conformance. The role involves working with multiple departments to develop plans that meet new certification requirements without interrupting current or future product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 4+ years industry experience in engineering.
• 8+ years experience with domestic and international compliance and certification programs.
• HVAC/Refrigeration/Combustion/Gas Furnace experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–70% depending on testing season.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Product Compliance group, you will oversee AHRI certification program procedures and policies.
• Maintain all certified product data in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance.
• Coordinate samples with 3rd party labs (UL/Intertek) and manage inventory.
• Work with external laboratories to ensure proper conformance to test standards and timely project completion.
• Clearly communicate issues to engineering and management both verbally and written; document and communicate compliance status to stakeholders.
• Analyze and prepare testing reports.
• Work with internal teams to improve product or process compliance.
• Participate in design / technical product reviews.
• Assess compliance to standards processes used for product submission for certification.
• Compile and maintain technical report files for product.

Skills

HVAC/R

Certification programs

Product compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. is seeking an experienced Compliance Engineer for a high-volume manufacturing environment. In this role, you will help drive both domestic and international certification projects for Daikin's product line. This role will require you to work closely with 3rd party certification agencies, participate in standards development for our Compliance Team. The successful Engineer will work with various departments to help craft a plan to meet all new performance, construction and marking requirements without interruption to our current or future product and laboratory certifications. Some domestic travel will be required for this role.

About DTTP

Daikin Texas Technology Park- has a footprint of 4.23 million square feet under a single roof and is the third largest factory in the United States. Opened in 2017 as the manufacturing, logistics, and engineering center for Daikin's American subsidiary Goodman, the plant makes heating and air conditioning products sold under the Goodman, Amana, and Daikin brands.

Why work with us?

• Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires
• Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills
• Growth Opportunities - there are immense opportunities to grow your career
• You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Product Compliance group, you will be responsible for general procedures and policies of the Performance Certification Program operated by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
• Maintain all certified product data in the AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance
• Responsible for samples / testing units’ inventory management such as samples acquisition, samples disposition (return and scrap) and inventory occupancy / capacity including periodic audits to the warehouse.
• Responsible for contacting 3rd party testing facilities (UL / Intertek) to coordinate samples selection and arrange shipment
• Work directly with external laboratories off-site such as United Laboratories and Intertek to ensure proper conformance to test standards and methods, timely project completion, and prompt resolution of testing issues.
• Clearly communicate issues to engineering and management both verbally and written. Document and communicate compliance status to stakeholders.
• Analyze and prepare testing reports
• Work with internal team to improve product or process compliance.
• Participate in design / technical product reviews.
• Assess compliance to standards processes used for product submission for certification within the development organization and the Product Management department
• Compile and maintain technical report files for product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline with at least 4+ years industry experience
• 8+ years of experience with domestic and international compliance and certification programs
• Experience with HVAC/ Refrigeration/ Combustion/Gas Furnace preferred
• Able to travel up to 50% - 70% depending on the testing season with 3rd party labs (usually 1st half of the year)

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.