Quality Assurance Engineer

Position Overview

Daikin Applied, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025, is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will ensure that products consistently meet quality and regulatory standards as part of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. This position is based in-office in Plymouth, MN.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Assurance Engineering expertise and methodologies for the NPI DP process for quality components.
• Conduct Readiness Reviews and develop control plans for new products.
• Develop DFMEA and PFMEA, set quality requirements, and create test and inspection plans.
• Identify Critical To Quality (CTQ) features and generate Manufacturing Check Samples (MCS), ensuring closure of findings.
• Hand-off quality processes to the QC team, verify effectiveness, and continuously improve the system.
• Gather, analyze, and present technical information using Pareto Analysis, Frequency Distribution, and 5 WHY techniques.
• Investigate quality trends and collaborate with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, and production teams.
• Coordinate quality activities with the Sr. Director of Quality Assurance and communicate effectively with leadership.
• Perform process capability studies to determine CpK.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certifications.
• 6+ years of Quality Assurance Engineering experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Annual base salary ranges from $74,200 - $120,700 in Minnesota, based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Multiple medical insurance plans plus dental and vision coverage.
• 401K retirement plan with employer contribution matching.
• Company-provided life insurance with optional voluntary supplemental plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees plus 11 company-paid holidays.
• Vacation accrual on a monthly basis and paid sick time per applicable law.
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

Additional Information

Join the world's largest HVAC company and be a part of an environment where innovation, excellence, and growth are paramount. If you're looking for an engaging career with ample growth opportunities in a supportive atmosphere, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!