Engineer Competitive Intelligence 2

Position responsibilities will include but not be limited to analyzing competitive products. Evaluations of competitive products will be used to compare different products/Materials/Components to assist in potential new design or quality improvements of Daikin products. Working within a team environment. Following the organizations matrix driven focus points. Of the highest importance is ensuring a safe working environment for all resources. In addition, Continuous improvement in quality, throughput and operational efficiency is a requirement.

Position Responsibilities May include:

• Develop and manage project schedules related to competitive evaluations required for new development/redesign of different product lines.
• Assist in projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct Material analysis for different types of material from competitive products, IE… Steel, Plastic, Copper, Aluminum, etc…
• Focusing on safety, on time delivery, quality and cost.
• Follow a 5S driven organization.
• Work within team continuous improvement goals and executes actions.
• Evaluate products brought to market by competitive manufacturers.
• Sustain and develop lines of communication with Design Engineering personnel, with a focus on overall Department improvement.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative working environment with all teams to develop a culture of teamwork.
• Analyze competitive product lines vs. current and future product lines.
• Assist in redesigning different product lines offered within company profile.
• Document product designs by writing BOM’s (Bill of Materials), Material costs, Labor costs, Specifications, Product descriptions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects related to product quality improvements.
• Use of computer systems/software for data entry and internet research.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope:

• Is recognized as a subject matter expert in job area
• Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level professionals
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex

Do you have experience in Product design?, * Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish professional and positive relationships.

• Good decision-making and judgement skills.
• High level of attention to detail and compliance oriented.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure and with other departments.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mechanical design theory and practice.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Ability to work well with others, work in a team environment and work individually as required.
• Good working knowledge of computers/software.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.

Competency:

Experience:

• 0 - 2 years of experience in mechanical product design required.
• 1 plus years of experience within HVAC industry preferred

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required. (Preferably within Science or Engineering disciplines)
• Business training is a plus., * Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Dynamic Lab environment with forklift traffic.
• Must follow required PPE ISO-TC94