Manufacturing Engineer

Danfoss; Nordborg; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Pension plans

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions in Nordborg is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own a key process area within the Machining Value Stream, driving improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency. You will troubleshoot daily issues and lead automation and CAPEX initiatives to support growth and competitiveness.

Join a cross-functional team and contribute to manufacturing excellence with a structured, quality-focused mindset as you shape future manufacturing solutions at Danfoss.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specs.
• Technical background in manufacturing, production technology, mechanics, or automation.
• Ability to work independently and drive improvements from idea to implementation.
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions.
• Structured, quality-focused mindset for manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve a manufacturing process area to enhance safety, quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot technical and process-related issues and implement sustainable solutions to keep operations running smoothly.
• Monitor and optimize OEE, First Part Yield, and equipment performance to identify improvements.
• Collaborate across Production, Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and stakeholders to reach targets.
• Lead automation, digitalization, and CAPEX projects while complying with Danfoss quality standards

Skills

Reading drawings

Manufacturing/automation background

Independent ownership

Communication & collaboration

Structured, quality mindset

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Join Danfoss Power Solutions in Nordborg, as our Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/d) and help drive the performance, quality, and future development of the manufacturing processes behind our advanced hydraulic valve solutions.

In this role, you'll own a key process area within our Machining Value Stream, driving improvements that enhance equipment performance, production efficiency, and product quality. You'll combine daily technical problem solving with automation initiatives and future manufacturing investments that support our growth and competitiveness.

Working at the intersection of technology, production, and continuous improvement, you'll help shape the next generation of manufacturing solutions at Danfoss while making a visible impact from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and improve a manufacturing process area to enhance safety, quality, delivery performance, and cost efficiency
• Support daily production performance by troubleshooting technical and process-related issues and implementing sustainable solutions that keep operations running smoothly
• Monitor and optimize key manufacturing metrics such as OEE and First Part Yield to identify improvement opportunities, improve equipment performance, and solve recurring challenges
• Collaborate across functions with Production, Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and other stakeholders to achieve production targets, improve processes, and deliver operational excellence
• Lead and contribute to automation, digitalization, and CAPEX projects while ensuring compliance with Danfoss quality standards and IATF 16949 requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• A technical background in manufacturing, production technology, mechanics, or automation, gained through education, practical experience, or a combination of both. We encourage applications from recent graduates and experienced professionals alike
• The ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive improvements from idea to implementation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills that enable you to work effectively across different functions and stakeholders
• A structured, quality-focused mindset with an interest in manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement

What You’ll Get From Us

You will join a highly skilled and collaborative Value Stream team where manufacturing engineers, planners, supervisors, maintenance specialists, and production colleagues work together to solve challenges, improve performance, and deliver results.

This role offers a unique combination of operational responsibility and strategic development, with opportunities to contribute to process optimization, automation initiatives, digital manufacturing improvements, and future production investments. At Danfoss, you'll learn from experienced colleagues, build new technical skills, and develop your expertise through meaningful projects while creating opportunities for long-term career growth.

Furthermore

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• you'll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• you'll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they're worth asking about - we think they're pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about combining technical problem solving with real impact on manufacturing performance, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your perspective could be exactly what we're looking for.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.