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Sr. Program Manager- Engineering Excellence
Daikin Applied Americas
Lead engineering continuous improvement initiatives and drive lean product development culture at Daikin Applied.
18d ago
$113,000 - $188,300
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Plymouth, MN
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,156 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Technical Services
Design
Project Management
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Commercial Buildings
Multi-family Housing
Data Centers
Institutional Facilities
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Residential
Role
What you would be doing
kaizen leadership
lean mentorship
standard work
process excellence
team development
cross-functional collaboration
- Training, mentoring, and guiding team members to create and improve Engineering processes
- Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to enhance productivity and staff engagement and satisfaction.
- Lead communication of Engineering continuous improvement initiatives across the organization and perform periodic audits to ensure the process is consistent.
- Lead and support Engineering Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, and CIP projects.
- Lead and coordinate with Engineering in selecting improvement projects, reporting progress, and ensuring project closure.
- Effectively communicate ideas, opinions and accomplishments to other team and management.
- Establish and foster an environment of Continuous Engineering Process Improvement
- Build and manage a high performance multi-site engineering excellence team.
- Lead, facilitate, and support actions to drive Engineering improvements to enable us to reach our growth and productivity metrics.
- Mentor and train Engineering leaders and staff in the application of Lean tools applied to engineering processes, e.g. Process Maps, SlPOCs, RACI, and supporting analytics
- Create, deploy, and improve standard work and templates to support Kaizen activities
- Support Engineering Excellence vision and strategy development.
- Support the vision and strategy that drives continuous improvement in terms of New Product Development, productivity gains, and best practices to ensure consistent product quality across all functions and facilities.
What you bring
lean six sigma
agile
ms project
visio
bachelor's
capa
- Strong experience with Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologies, with demonstrated success in deploying enterprise-wide systems, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.
- A thorough understanding of the process improvement strategies and methodologies, with a focus on Lean Product Development.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint, Storm Board, Mural, Miro, Agile systems, POL Embedded Features/ Capabilities, Azure DevOps, RPM Resource Reporting, MS Project, Visio, and other project management and collaboration tools.
- Strong knowledge of both project management functional deliverables and quality and design engineering principles, manufacturing processes, testing, and inspections, with an ability to bridge gaps between design, manufacturing, and field performance.
- Demonstrated application of Lean Product Development practices, Agile, and SCRUM methodologies to accelerate product development and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Scientific or IT or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experienced in leading organizational change and driving cultural adoption of process excellence.
- Experience with and ability to drive and institutionalize robust requirements management processes, ensuring clear traceability, validation, and alignment from concept through launch.
- Hands-on experience with CAPA risk management methodologies and implementing CAPA processes within a business unit or organization.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in NPI project Management, Project management or Engineering leading end-to-end product development lifecycle, including engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and sales.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% annually, based on business needs.
- 10+ years of related experience as outlined above in the minimum qualifications.
- Demonstrated success in leading New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, with deep expertise in Stage Gate processes, driving enterprise-wide process improvements, and ensuring cross-functional alignment, milestone compliance, and risk mitigation (CAPA) throughout product development cycles.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Scientific or IT.
- Direct experience and past success leading enterprise-level process change management projects.
- Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off at 3 weeks and company paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
- 401K retirement plan with employer match
- Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
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Company
Overview
Founded 1933
Year Established
The company originated in 1933 as McQuay International in Minneapolis.
Acquired 2006
Acquisition Year
Transformed significantly after being acquired by Daikin Industries in 2006.
$30B Revenue
Parent Company Revenue
The global parent company generates nearly $30 billion in annual revenue.
$582M Applied Americas
Division Revenue
Applied Americas division contributes $582 million in revenue.
- Now fuels complex projects: water-cooled chillers, air-handlers, modular central plants and rooftop units across North America.
- Typical deployments include custom HVAC for data centers, sports venues, campuses and commercial towers.
- Specialisms span commercial and industrial sectors, with strong energy and infrastructure focus.
- Continues to innovate with compact chillers, heat-pump rooftop systems and intelligent equipment platforms.
- Unusual fact: it evolved from war-time radiator and compressor maker, once built bomb-release gear for WWII.
- Prioritizes meeting customer needs and delivering innovative solutions to solve their unique challenges.
- Fosters a culture of innovation, encouraging new ideas and breakthrough technologies to advance the HVAC industry.
- Strives for excellence in everything they do, ensuring quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, offering products that reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact.
- Values teamwork and collaboration across all levels of the organization to drive mutual success.
- Maintains high ethical standards and operates with honesty and transparency in all interactions.
- Promotes a culture of respect, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive work environment.
2050
Net Zero Target
Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by this year.
- Products are designed to reduce environmental impact by improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions.
- Invests in sustainable technologies, such as energy-efficient HVAC solutions, to lower carbon footprints.
- Supports net zero goals through transitioning to renewable energy sources and optimizing energy use in products.
- Focuses on reducing water consumption and implementing waste reduction initiatives across its operations.
- The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, where all employees feel valued and respected.
- They support gender equality and work to increase the representation of women in leadership positions.
- The company has specific diversity goals, aiming to improve hiring practices and increase the diversity of their workforce.
- They have initiatives to support professional development and mentorship programs for underrepresented groups in the HVAC industry.
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