Overview

Quality Engineer 5

The Opportunity

Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, L.P. is seeking a skilled individual for our Quality Engineer 5 position at our DTTP - Waller, TX location. The Quality Control Engineer is responsible for the continuous improvement of the organization’s product quality and procedure adherence to ensure quality consistency. Reviews quality standards, tolerances and engineering changes. Evaluates engineering changes for existing product, outsourced parts, processes and subassemblies. Analyzes engineering specifications and manufacturing processes for new introduced products, develops test plans and quality testing equipment. Investigates and analyzes complex quality problems, recommends solutions and takes corrective action. The Quality Engineer works towards the Company’s goals and objectives to ensure ISO compliance and ensure products are made of the highest quality standards. If you meet the qualifications listed below, then we invite you to apply for our open position by visiting our website at http://careers.daikincomfort.com and submit your resume.

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

May include:

• Provide Quality improvement efforts and processes to drive a culture of high quality expectations and zero defects.
• Accelerate the improvement of our Quality Management Systems – includes revise, write procedures, launch and participate in preventative activities like pFMEA, near-miss analysis, etc.
• Maintain and improve testing equipment and develop strategies for the on-going validation of line test equipment.
• Use, lead and teach responsible teams on root cause analysis using fishbones, 5-why’s, Zero Defects practices, and process improvement activities.
• Supervise, train and audit the incoming people and auditors(lab/line)
• Provide support to production and ensure system adherence.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving the engineering changes and documentation changes.
• Ensure all required documentation is maintained and timely updated.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement processes
• Assist Manager/Supervisors as needed.

Nature & Scope:

• Works within knowledge.
• May provide training/guidance to floor auditors and new QA engineers

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills and techniques – fishbone, 5-why’s etc.
• Experience in ISO 9001 & 14001 environments.
• AS 400/MAPICS database or similar database experience.
• Working knowledge with Gagetrak or any other gage tracking tools.
• Experience in developing pokeyokes.
• Proficient working knowledge of MS Office-Excel, Word and email – Using Excel to import/extract data, analyze and create charts and tables.
• Ability to create sophisticated documents and forms in a Business System format
• Prefer experience working in a lead or supervisory role.
• Prefer experience as internal or lead ISO auditor.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience:

• 10 plus years of experience in an engineering role in an HVAC manufacturing environment
• Certification credentials in ISO 9001/14001 is preferred
• Six Sigma certification is preferred

Education:

• Bachelor’s in an Engineering field

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 (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.