Engineering Manager - Heat Exchangers

Job Description

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Engineering Manager - Heat Exchangers. As the Engineering Manager - Heat Exchangers, you will direct and coordinate the activities of the chiller engineering team on the concept development, design, and design verification of shell and tube heat exchangers for application to centrifugal and air-cooled chillers (where applicable). Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Staunton, VA - Hybrid

What you will do:

• Manage department activities to design shell and tube heat exchangers, heat exchanger components, and related components in support of large commercial heating and cooling products
• Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Analyze technology trends and market demand to plan projects
• Manage the timely revision of drawings and bills of material, as required, and in compliance with industry standards and ASME codes.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and customer demand for new and existing products
• Forecast operating costs of the department and direct preparation of budget requests
• Advise management of new developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, reliability customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
• Provide direction and examples for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities
• Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner
• Create or maintain standard work related to the design of shell and tubes heat exchangers
• Plan and help direct laboratory tests to support product design and verification

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 6+ years of work experience in the development and design of shell and tube heat exchangers
• Industry experience within HVAC, Power Generation, Petrochemical or Food & Beverage
• Fundamental knowledge of shell and tube heat exchanger design considering parameters such as heat transfer, fluid flow, pressure drop, material selection and regulatory standards
• Knowledge of single and two-phase fluid flow as it relates to design of shell and tube heat exchangers and ability to develop physical based models of their performance
• Knowledge of design, performance prediction and cost analysis process for shell and tube heat exchangers
• Understanding and experience with the application of computer simulation tools either through direct use or interpretation/use of results
• Engineering design knowledge to support quality and customer service
• Ability to understand, condense and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer or Master's Degree in Engineering
• Experience with steam and hot water applications
• ASME Pressure Vessel Code experience

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