Manufacturing Engineer

DANFOSS A/S; Nordborg; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 740,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Nordborg, Denmark, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize a key machining value stream. You will drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while supporting daily production and championing automation initiatives.

Responsibilities include monitoring OEE and First Part Yield, collaborating with multiple functions, and leading CAPEX projects in alignment with Danfoss quality standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Monitor and optimize key manufacturing metrics (OEE and First Part Yield) to identify improvement opportunities
• Collaborate across Production, Planning, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering and other stakeholders to achieve targets
• Lead automation, digitalization, and CAPEX projects while ensuring compliance with Danfoss quality standards and IATF 16949 requirements

Skills

Technical drawing interpretation

Independent work

Communication skills

Structured mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Technical background in manufacturing/production technology/mechanics/automation

Job description

Req ID:
50694

Job Location:
Nordborg, DK

Employment Type:
Full Time

Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category:
Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type:
On-site

Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer
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.

• 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.

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.