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  

Knowledge & Skills:

• 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. 

People Management: No 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.  


• Dynamic Lab environment with forklift traffic.  


• Must follow required PPE ISO-TC94 

Reports To: Manager, Engineer Competitive Intelligence 

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.