Compliance Engineer

Daikin Europe NV (DENV) is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Limited, a Japanese outstanding company and worldwide the biggest developer, producer and supplier of HVAC-R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) solutions, including heating pumps and cooling technology.

DENV is Daikin’s sales, R&D, and production headquarters for Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. The headquarter has Belgian offices in Brussels, Ghent and Ostend, as well as 8 production plants, 24 sales subsidiaries and offices and a whole network of independent distributors and dealers across the EMEA region.

Department Overview

As part of the EMEA Development Centre (EDC), we innovate air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and applied products and solutions. These products are manufactured in various factories within and outside Europe and are marketed through our Daikin distributors and affiliates throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Your Role

As a Compliance Engineer within our EMEA Development Centre, you will play a pivotal role in the development of heat pumps and commercial air conditioning systems, ensuring they meet the requirements of our diverse stakeholders, including customers and manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate productively with the compliance team and other departments (development engineers, sales, legal) to ensure components and products adhere to regulatory requirements throughout the product development process.
• Maintain and ensure compliance of our products with the applicable legal and environmental regulations, as with internal development standards
• Determine the necessary tests and evaluations to prove compliance to applicable regulations and analyse the test results. Support the development engineers in defining possible improvements to the product design
• Write technical evaluations and summary reports of your findings. Work in an orderly manner
• Autonomously determine your work plan while considering the planning within and outside EDC.
• Discuss interim results with management, diagnose issues, and implement action plans to identify and avoid bottlenecks.
• Act as the crucial contact person between the EDC development group and our compliance department to achieve your goals.

Your Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree in engineering (mechanics, electromechanics, thermodynamics, or similar).
• You have a strong technical interest and a team-player mentality.
• You are driven to find solutions for technical requirements and specific client inquiries.
• You enjoy actively participating in projects and possess the self-discipline to create timetables, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is essential.
• This position is open to both recent graduates and experienced candidates.

Why Join Daikin Europe?

• Enjoy a varied role with an international market leader that promotes teamwork and development.
• Receive a permanent contract with thorough training and intensive support from the start.
• Benefit from a competitive salary complemented by a package of extra-legal benefits.

If you are passionate about compliance and eager to contribute to the future of HVAC-R technology, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Daikin Europe.

Daikin Europe is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd. and the leading provider of heating, cooling, ventilation, air purification, and refrigeration technology. The company designs, manufactures and brings to market a broad portfolio of equipment, as well as tailor-made solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). To date, Daikin EMEA has over 12 000 employees across more than 59 consolidated subsidiaries. It has 12 major manufacturing facilities based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Austria, and the UK. Our aim is to drive sustainable and effective solutions, sparking a good climate for the generations to come. And all this can only be achieved because of our People. 

Good climate starts with people 
Our employees are the beating heart of our company. At Daikin, you get to work in a positive environment backed by trust, creativity and continuous improvement. Together, we create our top-quality solutions by empowering talented teams. You will get plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. We are deeply committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. Good climate starts with people.