Section Manager Solution Engineering
At a glance
Manager-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Daikin. Madrid · no salary stated · we estimate €55,963–€70,000 across Spain.
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What you'll do
- Set the office’s remit and service offer, then put its governance, roles and engineering standards in place
- Lead and develop the engineering team, supporting skills growth and future expansion
- Build demand across subsidiaries by finding engineering needs and serving as their main internal contact
- Contribute to remote engineering studies and designs, while tracking project progress, risks and client satisfaction
- Support turnkey operations across system and procurement activities
What you bring
- A master’s degree in engineering, such as mechanical, electrical or electromechanical, or an equivalent field
- At least ten years in a business setting focused on engineering or technical systems
- Experience in a leadership or management role
- Fluent English and strong communication skills
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone ready to build a new internal engineering function, lead a small team and contribute hands-on to design work. You must be willing to live in Madrid and travel to affiliate companies and the Brussels headquarters, with frequent travel expected. The role includes two work-from-home days each week.
From the employer
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.
At our Madrid office (called DESI), we have a multidisciplinary team of professionals from different departments, including IT, Corporate Planning, Services, Internal Audit, EDC (EMEA Development Center), Finance, and HR.
Your Role as a Solution Engineering manager
As a Solution Engineering manager, you will be responsible for establishing and leading a newly created internal engineering/solution office serving affiliated companies. This role combines leadership, business development, process creation, and hands-on engineering,
You will build the function from the ground up, manage a small team (initially 2 members), promote services internally across subsidiaries, and personally contribute to engineering design activities.
You will report to the service and solution department manager and work closely with the Turnkey section manager both located in Brussels HQ office for which frequent travels will be required.
Your main responsibilities will be:
1 Office Setup & Governance
- Clarify the vision, scope, and service offering of the Solution Engineering Office
- Establish the operating model, including roles, responsibilities, and governance. Define and implement engineering processes, methodologies, and standards
- Lead and develop a team of engineers. Support skills development and future team scaling. Foster a collaborative and performance-oriented team environment
2. Internal Business Development
- Promote the office’s services across affiliate companies and stakeholders. Identify opportunities for engineering support and solution development
- Build strong relationships with key internal clients (subsidiaries, business units, KA). Act as the main point of contact for internal stakeholders
3. Hands-on Engineering & Operational support
- Actively contribute to engineering studies, designs, and technical solutions remotely. Ensure high-quality, practical, and cost-effective solutions.
- Monitor engineering project progress, risks, and stakeholder satisfaction
- Your team will also be responsible for the operational support of turnkey operations, related to System and Procurement activities.
Your Profile
- Education: You hold an Engineering Master Degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Climate Solutions, or equivalent).
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a business environment focused on engineering and/or technical systems (ideally within HVAC or project construction).
- Experience in a leadership or managerial position. Within a multi-entity, international environments is an asset. Demonstrated ability to set up processes or new business units is a strong plus
- Languages & Mobility: Excellent communication skills with fluency in English. Being fluent in another European language is a clear asset. You are willing to live in Madrid
- Travel will be required to affiliates companies and brussels HQ especially in the beginning.
What We Offer
- Great work environment!
- Homework 2 days per week
- 23 days of annual holidays + 86 hours of own affairs (more flexible as you can take hours instead of full days!).
- Lunch Tickets (Sodexo)
- Health Insurance
- Fruit at the office
- Office very well connected (in C/Orense)
- A varied job with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility to shape your role.
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.
We believe: Good climate starts with people.
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