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Daikin Comfort · 7 hours ago

ENGINEER QUALITY 2

Waller, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Daikin Comfort is focused on improving product quality and adherence to procedures. The Quality Engineer oversees quality-related activities, drives continuous improvement, and ensures new products meet higher quality standards.

Consumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)ManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Be the advocate for the manufacturing operations and end customers, ensuring all the new products are launched at a better-quality level than the products we currently produce

Through a comprehensive set of established metrics, the Quality Engineer tracks and communicates the current state of product launches and the performance of the products that were launched

Drive a culture of continuous improvement and assuring product quality by virtue of standards adherence

In coordination with others, Tech Services, Quality Control, Reliability, Warranty Analytics, and Supplier Quality, oversee and drive the Corrective and Preventive Actions related to quality issues, directly affecting DTTP operations

This applies to new products that are manufactured at DTTP and products manufactured at other Daikin sister plants by taking the lead with multidisciplinary teams to drive corresponding efforts to execute corrections to product designs/standards, supplier issues, and even internal manufacturing processes

Communicate internally regarding current quality problems such as 8D’s- problem description, status, root cause analysis, and resolution timetable

Create and take the leadership role to complete Development Quality Improvement and Warranty Monitoring reporting activities for all new product launches

Lead and orchestrate all New Product Launch related efforts to minimize the impact on manufacturing operations

Provide support to production and ensure system adherence

Ensure that product design, supplier, reliability, and component changes have been fully verified and validated through the design engineering test processes and reliability test processes

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues

Ensure product design, supplier, and component changes are validated. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for moderate issues

Manage small projects with some guidance from managers and other engineers

Coordinate effectively with the Design, Procurement, Supplier Quality Assurance, and Reliability Departments to ensure that supplier changes and internal changes are fully qualified before implementation

Proficient use of basic quality tools, control plans and SPC

Solid understanding of manufacturing defects and quality issues

Basic root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Ability to convert data into actionable information

Ensure that the Quality Policy and the Daikin Core Values are: 1) understood at all levels in his/her department, and 2) used as a guide to all decision-making in his/her department

Ensure smooth operation of the Development Quality Department – Set clear expectations, reasonable work assignments, fair scheduling, equal job opportunity but effective hiring, firm discipline, high-performance team management, transparent budgeting/spending, and environmentally friendly practices

Intermediate project management skills

Identify potential risks

Implement basic quality assurance practices to ensure project deliverables meet required standards

Lead data collection and analysis for quality improvement projects

Implement basic quality tools and statistical process control (SPC)

Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Qualification

Quality EngineeringStatistical Process ControlRoot Cause AnalysisSix Sigma CertificationData Analysis ToolsHVAC KnowledgeProject ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Qualities

Required

2- 4 years of experience in Quality Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)

Proficient use of basic quality tools, control plans and SPC

Solid understanding of manufacturing defects and quality issues

Basic root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Ability to convert data into actionable information

Good interpersonal skills and leadership qualities

Capable of managing multiple projects and activities with a high level of urgency by using the PDCA approach to deliver quick but effective results

Strong problem-solving skills to effectively identify root causes of quality problems and drive multidisciplinary teams to find and execute solutions by utilizing DMAIC, Design of Experiment, 6 sigma methods, FMEA, 8 Disciplines, lean methods, etc

Solid skills in Engineering standards/drawing interpretation

Good communication skills, including presentation development, meeting organization/facilitation, clear conveyance & transmission of information through written & verbal form

Good knowledge in quality management systems with good technical background (HVAC preference), to drive supplier quality improvements

Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job