Our Company Daikin has a solid history and reputation in holding its number 1 position in the global market for air conditioning. 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. At 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. Looking 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. About the Role We are looking for a Production Engineering Manager to lead and manage our manufacturing production engineering function, including maintenance, production engineering, and production support. You will be responsible for driving leadership in machinery installation, automation projects, and providing high-level technical support for production equipment and processes. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and develop the manufacturing production engineering and Production Support Engineering (PSE) teams. Manage production-related capital projects (Capex), including equipment selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and facility upgrades. Define the capital projects roadmap and lead automation or machinery improvement projects based on SQCDE (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Environmental) requirements. Provide technical support for production processes, including machine programming, fault diagnosis, and root cause analysis. Deliver Kaizen initiatives and process improvements using PDS (Lean manufacturing), Six Sigma, or TPS methodologies. Manage maintenance performance, maintain production process documentation (work instructions, PM schedules), and manage operational expense budgets. About You To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive problem-solver with a deep technical background in the Australian HVAC industry. Hold a Trade Certificate and an Engineering Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering. Previous experience in a similar leadership role within a manufacturing environment is highly regarded. Proficiency in project management, Capex management, reading engineering drawings, and mechanical installation processes. You use logic and data to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions that achieve organizational outcomes. You are an adaptable communicator who can clearly present information to a variety of audiences. Japanese language skills are highly regarded. Why Join Us? Collaborative work environment fostering a positive team culture. Competitive Salary Superannuation Performance bonus Provided with on-the-job training for continuous career growth opportunities Discounted Bupa Health Fund Fitness Passport – Access to over hundreds of gyms nationally! Flare Benefit – Discounted gift card, novated lease, discounted health/car/home loan Be part of a global number 1 company in HVAC Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. Free parking on site Ready to Apply? If you are a self-motivated leader who can manage complex workloads and contribute to a productive team environment, we want to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and become a vital part of our team. Apply today to join a company that values its employees and offers a great work environment!
