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# Design Engineer 2

- **Company:** Daikin
- **Location:** Waller, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Outlook, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Tools, Value Engineering
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2be1e988078c7d54

## About the Role

* 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)
 * Black belt or green belt certification (preferred)
 * Experience with engineering change processes and CAD systems
 * 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, strong work ethics and integrity on the job

Experience:

 * 3+years preferably in a high volume HVAC manufacturing environment
 * At least 2 years of experience with product design in the automotive, appliance, or HVAC industry (preferred), * Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

## Description

* Create, revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
 * Develop and manage project schedules related to new and existing product designs.
 * Analyze product designs using tolerance, thermodynamic, finite element, and computational fluid dynamic analyses.
 * 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.
 * 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.
 * Perform other job duties as required by Supervisor.

Nature and Scope:

 * Works within knowledge
 * Will work with the Design Engineering team to develop & sustain residential and/or commercial HVAC-related products
 * The responsibilities of this position include the design, analysis, and documentation of those products and their internal components