Job Overview
Location
Remote MN
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Product Management
Date Posted
June 6, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Direct Manufacturing Engineering activities by integrating new manufacturing locations and acquired businesses into DAA’s standardized manufacturing systems and processes.
- • Lead factory start-up initiatives with comprehensive project management oversight, ensuring timely and efficient operational deployment.
- • Coordinate improvements in production techniques, equipment utilization, and employee effectiveness through implementation of Lean manufacturing principles and Demand Flow Technology.
- • Serve as the lead facilitator for Factory Master Plan and Standard Work development across all Business Units.
- • Identify and standardize core manufacturing processes to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality across global operations.
- • Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, including Factory 4.0 and AI/IT solutions, to enhance productivity, capability, and quality.
- • Lead capital planning and new technology launches across Business Units, including evaluation of equipment investment options and preparation of purchase recommendations.
- • Conduct Core/Non-Core analysis of manufacturing and purchased materials to optimize sourcing and production strategies.
- • Utilize work measurement tools to analyze labor samples, estimate production times, and determine staffing requirements for management decision-making.
- • Analyze operational data including workforce utilization, facility layout, and workflow to design optimized equipment and workspace layouts aligned with Lean principles.
- • Recommend methods to improve worker safety, ergonomics, and quality while reducing costs through workflow reorganization, workstation relocation, and equipment upgrades.
- • Collaborate with management teams to develop Operational Method Sheets, training checklists, and training matrices for standardized process execution.
- • Partner with Safety Managers to identify and implement safe manufacturing procedures and enhance ergonomic design in production environments.
- • Participate in cross-functional product design teams to provide design for manufacturability input, establish production procedures, and define measurement parameters for new products.
- • Specify equipment and tooling designs for new and existing production processes, obtain vendor quotes, and submit recommendations for procurement.
- • Forecast department operating costs and direct the preparation of annual budget requests.
- • Provide technical manufacturing engineering expertise and support to Business Units during continuous improvement and cost-down initiatives, often serving as team leader.
- • Mentor and guide engineering staff in the execution of engineering duties, fostering professional development and technical excellence.
- • Serve in leadership roles on organizational initiatives, including acting as facilitator or trainer for key operational programs.
- • Maintain current knowledge of emerging manufacturing technologies and develop strategic recommendations for operational improvement.
- • Ensure all manufacturing systems remain operational, efficient, and aligned with company policies, continuous improvement goals, and engineering standards.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Technology, Industrial Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical/engineering field
- • 8+ years of applicable manufacturing engineering experience, including 5+ years of people leadership experience
- • Proven engineering management experience, preferably in sheet metal fabrication and assembly using advanced manufacturing processes including cellular manufacturing and Demand Flow Technology
🏖️ Benefits
- • Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
- • 401K retirement plan with employer match
- • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
- • Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local laws
- • Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
Skills & Technologies
Senior
Remote
Degree Required
About Daikin Applied Americas Inc.
Daikin Applied Americas is a manufacturer of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment, including chillers, air handlers, rooftop units, and refrigeration systems. The company serves hospitals, data centers, schools, and industrial facilities across the Americas, providing energy-efficient climate control and service solutions. A subsidiary of Japan-based Daikin Industries, it operates manufacturing, engineering, and support operations primarily in North America, offering integrated building automation and aftermarket services to optimize performance and sustainability.
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