Manager - Engineering Process Excellence

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Manager

• Engineering Process Excellence
• Plymouth, MN
• Hybrid Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company Daikin Applied is seeking a Manager
• Engineering Process Excellence who will oversee and improve all engineering development processes including configuration tools, engineering design standards, New Product Introduction, PDM and/or PLM management.

This person with work with Engineering Departments across Daikin Applied Americas to develop processes and ensure adherence with those processes. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location:

Plymouth, MN

• Hybrid What you will do: Conduct business analysis of existing engineering processes across all Business Units.

Work with engineering management to identify solutions and improvements in engineering systems and address issues such as product development through software design and consistency in approach. Facilitate the evaluation, selection and implementation of design software. Evaluate and recommend engineering equipment and establish a corporate standard for equipment. Serve as a liaison between Engineering and the Information Technology group. Possess strong project management and communication skills. Serve as project leader for various engineering and manufacturing initiatives. Able to guide groups through change using strong communication skills. Able to present ideas clearly and gain acceptance. Travel is 75-80%, including some international travel. What's in it for you: The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field from a four-year college or university is required 12+ years of applicable experience in HVAC Product Design 8+ years of people Leadership experience required Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of configurations and bill of material structure. PDM, PLM and/or CAD experience

Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance 401K retirement plan with employer match Paid time off and company paid holidays Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service The typical hourly rate for this position ranges from $100,800/ yr. to $171,700 / yr. plus a 15% bonus in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. #LI-DF1 If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong

• and be able to make your mark.

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