Quality Assurance Engineer IV

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

Daikin Applied is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer IV! In this critical role, you will lead the establishment of a World-Class quality culture at Daikin with the mission to turn quality into a competitive advantage, ultimately on a global enterprise basis, while reducing fielded Quality events and Company warranty costs. This is done through the implementation of a broad, systematic approach to ensure that products consistently meet quality and regulatory standards through planned and systematic activities as part of an improved Product Introduction (NPI) process, including development of quality assurance during development and control measures to be implemented in production and test. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! 

Location: In Office - Plymouth, MN

What you will do: 

• Establish a process for the application of Quality Assurance Engineering expertise and methodologies for the New Product Introduction (NPI) DP Process of Quality Components including:

  • Product Readiness Reviews (details)

  • Development of Control Plans for new product

  • Generation of Manufacturing Check Samples (MCS)

  • Closure of MCS findings

  • Provide official hand-off to QC Team for execution

  • Responsible for the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the process

• Formulates and maintains quality assurance system improvement objectives which complement corporate policies and goals and incorporates these goals and objectives into the expectations for the Quality functions at each manufacturing location

• Analyzes, evaluates, and presents information concerning factors such as business situations, production capabilities, manufacturing problems, and design and development of new products for consideration by other members of management team

• Collaborates with engineering managers to ensure new products meet quality standards in accordance with the NPI (New Product Introduction) and development process and to identify and correct design problems on existing products

• Oversees the quality assurance engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor and company quality records

• Supports the development and initiation of standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation

• Suggests and debates alternative methods and procedures in solving problems and meeting changing market conditions

• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and corrective actions

• Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team

• Establish basic quality disciplines (problem solving, data collection, prioritization and metrics). Develops initial and subsequent modifications to the quality improvement program to delineate areas of responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures within program

• Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team

• Reviews data obtained during all quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures. Reviews technical problems and procedures and recommends solutions or revisions

• Conducts management meetings with Quality Assurance Managers to establish, delineate, and review program policies, coordinate functions and operations between departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives

• Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality codes and standards. Reviews technical publications, articles, and abstracts to stay abreast of technical developments in industry

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:  

• 8 to 10 years of related experience including product development, manufacturing engineering and Operations

• Track record of successful project management and team leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of quality and design engineering, DFMEA & PFMAE application, manufacturing, specifications, testing and inspections

• Ability to travel to Daikin’s key sites throughout the U.S & Mexico. Some overseas travel may be required.

• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 10+ years of related experience

• Quality Engineer Certificate from American Society for Quality

• Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), & Lean

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 $100,800 to $166,700 +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.