Quality Engineer III

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 Engineer III.  You will have 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. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Faribault, MN

Your Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyze, and present technical information to team members and management utilizing Pareto Analysis, Frequency Distribution, and 5 WHY techniques.
• Investigate trends related to quality and collaborate with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, and production teams to solve quality concerns.
• Train and teach others on quality topics including Quality Clinic Process, RCCA, Poke-yoke level & methodology, ISO requirements, standard operating procedures, and Kaizen processes and activities.
• Prepares weekly Daikin Kaizen activity report.
• Coordinate and communicate quality activities and needs with the quality manager.
• React quickly to quality concerns that arise internally and, in the field, and collaborate with the appropriate team to ensure a resolution.
• Assume leadership with technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
• Effectively present, interact, and communicate with leadership and Sr. leaders.
• Perform process capability studies to determine CpK.

Your Qualifications:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• American Society for Quality Certification; Quality Control Engineer Auditor Certification (preferred)
• 4-6 years experience in engineering or related field

Your 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 match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $90,400.00 - 151,800.00 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.