Contract Designer III

Job Description

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Why You’ll Love Working for Daikin :

• We’re a group who operates with a people-centered mindset, believing in the unlimited potential of each employee, with a goal of driving our company to its fullest potential.
• Our goal is to Perfect the Air . We do this through cutting edge innovation & sustainability efforts while meeting the HVAC needs of thousands of customers - expanding over 160 countries!
• Our culture is unrivaled. Daikin operates under 8 Core Values which are embedded into every aspect of our business. It’s through these values that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone can be authentic, feel valued and heard, and have a sense of purpose and belonging.

At Daikin Applied, as the Designer III you will use computer-based tools to design parts and assemblies, create production drawings, and manage BOMs and product configurators.

Designer III’s will also originate, develop, or modify product designs from conception to finished manufacturing documentation assuring quality, manufacturability, functionality, serviceability, and cost has been considered.

A Day in the Life :

• Create engineering documentation including Solidworks, modeling, fabrication and purchase drawings that conform to Daikin standards.
• Translate engineering / marketing intent into manufacturing working 3D layouts, detailed documentation and Bill of Materials and configurators.
• Work with VAVE / Product Engineers and Production Engineers to provide 3D models and documentation for original designs or custom modifications of current products.
• Exhibit a sense of design and mechanical aptitude with abstract thinking and reasoning skills.
• Demonstrate creative ability, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness through incorporation into design and configurator work.
• Provide accurate estimates of tasks on projects and execute to your estimate. Work with project management to consume communicate additional work estimates as needed.
• Gain knowledge of design and manufacturing practices, processes, and Daikin products.
• Demonstrate an understanding of all current and legacy bill of material systems and product structuring logic.
• Be part of and function in a team environment including cross-functional and inter-departmental teams.
• Mentor less experienced drafters and designers within the team.
• Potentially travel to other Daikin Minnesota or Mexico facilities as needed up to 10% of the time.

What’s in It For You :

• Medical / Dental / Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more!
• 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

What you will Bring :

• Vocational, Technical, or Associate of Applied Science degree in design / drafting
• 4+ years of related design experience
• Experience in sheet metal design and / or HVAC products is desired.
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Must be proficient with creating and checking drawings to ASME drafting standards.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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