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The foundation of its success and continued growth is truly in our people, who strive and are encouraged to do remarkable things, including thinking differently and being open to new possibilities.\nAt Daikin Australia, we live and breathe our core values of Absolute Credibility, Enterprise Management and Building Harmonious Personal Relationships. We prioritise fostering positive relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to create a collaborative and supportive work environment for all.\nLooking ahead, we anticipate the global demand for air conditioning will grow exponentially. Our vision at Daikin after reaching our 100th anniversary globally, is to continue our commitment to environmental awareness and commit to advancing technology to promote sustainable practices.\nAbout the Role\nReporting to the Senior R&D Manager - Commercial and New Business, the Senior Design Engineer - AHU will be responsible for managing, supporting, and leading all aspects of Air Handling Unit (AHU) related projects. You will oversee product development through a structured schedule, leverage engineering expertise to solve complex design challenges, and work cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, and global Daikin affiliates.\nKey Responsibilities include:\nLead and manage end-to-end R&D AHU product development projects from initial requirements to delivery, ensuring clear timelines and milestone tracking.\nProvide robust technical guidance to Manufacturing team, resolving design, application, and production issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption.\nOvercome selection software limitations to accurately evaluate and document design modifications, delivering cost-effective, compliant AHU solutions that boost project win probability.\nPartner closely with internal teams (Applied, Manufacturing, QA, Purchasing) and international Daikin affiliates, utilising Gemba insights and competitive benchmarking to drive market-aligned product designs.\nAbout the Role\nReporting to the Senior R&D Manager - Commercial and New Business, the Senior Design Engineer - AHU will be responsible for managing, supporting, and leading all aspects of Air Handling Unit (AHU) related projects. You will oversee product development through a structured schedule, leverage engineering expertise to solve complex design challenges, and work cross-functionally with manufacturing, sales, and global Daikin affiliates.\nKey Responsibilities include:\nLead and manage end-to-end R&D AHU product development projects from initial requirements to delivery, ensuring clear timelines and milestone tracking.\nProvide robust technical guidance to Manufacturing team, resolving design, application, and production issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption.\nOvercome selection software limitations to accurately evaluate and document design modifications, delivering cost-effective, compliant AHU solutions that boost project win probability.\nPartner closely with internal teams (Applied, Manufacturing, QA, Purchasing) and international Daikin affiliates, utilising Gemba insights and competitive benchmarking to drive market-aligned product designs.\nAbout You\nWe are seeking a highly credible, collaborative engineering leader with deep expertise in air conditioning design and product development. You would apply good engineering practice from the start, thrive in a culturally diverse environment, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.\nSelection Criteria & Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (preferred).\nMinimum 8 years of experience leading Project Management and Product Development initiatives.\nDemonstrated background in AHU product design and Air Conditioning design.\nMandatory experience with coil, fan, and motor selection software.\nExperience with sheet metal design is highly regarded.\nHigh integrity, strong problem-solving mindset, and the ability to foster harmonious relationships across internal stakeholders, suppliers, and overseas affiliates.\nWhy join us?\nCollaborative work environment fostering a positive team culture. \nCompetitive Salary + Superannuation + Performance bonus \nProvided with on-the-job training for continuous career growth opportunities \nDiscounted Bupa Health Fund Fitness Passport - Access to over hundreds of gyms nationally! \nFlare Benefit - Discounted gift card, novated lease, discounted health/car/home loan \nBe part of a global number 1 company in HVAC Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. \nFree parking on site \nWe thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.\nDaikin Australia is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\nReady to Apply? If you're a self-motivated individual who can manage your own workload, escalate issues when need, and contribute to a productive team environment, we want to hear from you. 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