Design Engineer, Level 3

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort, located in Waller, Texas, is seeking a Design Engineer to innovate and manage HVAC product designs. You will analyze designs, create documentation, and ensure projects follow regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and over 6 years of experience in a high-volume HVAC environment, demonstrating strong analytical, design, and project management skills. Join us to lead exciting projects!

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in high-volume HVAC manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of product design experience in automotive, appliance, or HVAC industries.
• Ability to mentor entry-level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Create, revamp, and sustain HVAC product designs.
• Develop project scope and manage project schedules.
• Oversee execution of test plans and system testing.
• Document product designs including bills of materials and engineering change requests.
• Resolve product-related issues through engineering solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design theory

Design for six sigma (DFSS)

Design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA)

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer principles

Engineering change processes

CAD systems

Project management

Effective communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

MF Office

Job description

Position Overview

The Design Engineer creates, analyzes and documents new product designs from the requirements provided. In addition, the Design Engineer supports the development and sustainment of bill of materials, drawings, specifications and prototypes using engineering analysis and judgment. The Design Engineer ensures the product meets all internal and external safety and regulatory standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Develop project scope based on product & project requirements.
• Understands New Product Development Process, Lean Product Development and Concurrent Engineering.
• Oversees the development and execution of test plan and system testing including but not limited to psychometric, transit, airflow, component, and safety tests.
• Develop and manage project schedules related to new and existing product designs.
• Analyze product designs using engineering tools including but not limited to tolerance, thermodynamic, finite element, and computational fluid dynamic analyses.
• Leads development of system & component DFMEA.
• Understands AHRI/DOE/ASHRAE requirements.
• 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 & reduce cost.
• Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Participate on cross functional teams to launch products, 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.
• Communicates potential technical, schedule, cost & safety risks in a timely fashion.
• Work with suppliers to improve quality and resolve product issues.
• Assist manufacturing with product launches and issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to product design and quality.
• Mentors’ entry level engineers.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope

• Applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Manages projects and processes while working independently and with limited supervision.
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex; takes a new perspective on existing solutions.

Knowledge & Skills

• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice.
• Experience with design for six sigma (DFSS), design failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA), design of experiments methodology, tolerance analysis, value engineering principles, and parts standardization principles (preferred).
• Experience with engineering change processes and CAD systems.
• Strong Knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles.
• Strong knowledge of product development process.
• Knowledge of specifications and standards used in the HVAC industry (preferred).
• Software skills including MF Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Effective analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Effective project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills.
• Ability to apply good Judgement, has strong work ethic and maintains integrity on the job.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Experience

• 6 years plus preferably in a high‑volume HVAC manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience with product design in the automotive, appliance, or HVAC industry (preferred).

Education / Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.

People Management

No

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, genetic characteristics, 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.