Senior Designer

Senior Designer - Staunton, VA - Hybrid

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Designer who 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. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Hybrid, Staunton, VA

What you will do:

• 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 and 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:

• 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:

• Vocational, Technical, or Associate of Applied Science degree in design/drafting
• 4+ years of related design experience
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Must be proficient with creating and checking drawings to ASME Y14.5 drafting standards.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in sheet metal design and/or HVAC products is desired.

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 contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $66,000 - $100,600 in Virginia. 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.

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