Production Engineer - CNC Machining

Danfoss GmbH; Silkeborg; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Silkeborg is seeking a Production Engineer - CNC Machining to own a highly automated CNC area and ensure high-quality, reliable production of radiator thermostats and valves. You will optimize processes, troubleshoot on the shop floor, and implement improvements with a collaborative team.

You will work hands-on in a dynamic manufacturing environment, using your engineering skills to drive efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Technical background in production, machining, or engineering with focus on process optimization.
• Ability to combine technical development with hands-on problem solving in production.
• Experience with CNC machining and automated production, including robotics, PLCs, or CAD/CAM tools.
• Fluency in Danish and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize CNC machining processes and support equipment to ensure reliable performance and high product quality.
• Troubleshoot production challenges on the shop floor to reduce downtime and maintain stable operations.
• Strengthen quality processes using structured methods such as APQP, PFMEA, and control plans for robust validation.
• Implement new products and tooling to ensure smooth and well‑documented integration into production.
• Drive continuous improvements with colleagues to increase efficiency, capacity, and cost performance.

Skills

CNC machining

Process optimization

Team collaboration

Bilingual Danish & English

Tools

Robotics

PLCs

CAD/CAM tools

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Production Engineer - CNC Machining

Take ownership of a highly automated CNC machining production area in Danfoss Silkeborg, where your work directly shapes the quality and reliability of products trusted by customers worldwide. You’ll play a key role in producing our iconic radiator thermostats and valves with precision and consistency. You will ensure our machining processes run efficiently, safely, and with the highest level of quality. By combining hands‑on problem solving with structured improvements, you help secure stable operations and enable continuous production performance. Working alongside a skilled and collaborative team, you’ll contribute to a manufacturing environment that is constantly evolving—where your ideas and technical expertise make a tangible difference every day.

The Impact You’ll Make

Take ownership of a highly automated CNC machining production area in Danfoss Silkeborg, where your work directly shapes the quality and reliability of products trusted by customers worldwide. You’ll play a key role in producing our iconic radiator thermostats and valves with precision and consistency. You will ensure our machining processes run efficiently, safely, and with the highest level of quality. By combining hands‑on problem solving with structured improvements, you help secure stable operations and enable continuous production performance. Working alongside a skilled and collaborative team, you’ll contribute to a manufacturing environment that is constantly evolving—where your ideas and technical expertise make a tangible difference every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and optimize CNC machining processes and support equipment to ensure reliable performance and high product quality
• Troubleshoot production challenges on the shop floor to reduce downtime and maintain stable operations
• Strengthen quality processes using structured methods such as APQP, PFMEA, and control plans for robust validation
• Implement new products and tooling to ensure smooth and well‑documented integration into production
• Drive continuous improvements with colleagues to increase efficiency, capacity, and cost performance

What We’re Looking For

• A technical background in production, machining, or engineering with a focus on process optimization
• Ability to combine technical development with hands‑on problem solving in a production environment
• Experience with CNC machining and automated production, including robotics, PLCs, or CAD/CAM tools
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset
• Fluency in Danish and English (spoken and written)

What You’ll Get from Us

At Danfoss, you’ll join a purpose‑driven company where your work contributes to engineering solutions that make a real difference.

• A role with clear ownership and impact on critical production processes
• Opportunities for learning and professional growth in an advanced manufacturing environment
• A collaborative team culture where knowledge sharing and support are priorities
• Exposure to modern CNC and automation technologies in a key production area
• A workplace built on safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about working close to production while using your engineering skills to create real impact, we encourage you to apply. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, your perspective and experience might 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.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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