Production Engineer - Hot Stamping & Continuous Improvement

Danfoss; Silkeborg; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Silkeborg is seeking a production engineer to own and optimize the highly automated hot stamping area within our valve manufacturing. You will ensure production runs safely, reliably, and with quality, combining hands-on problem solving with process improvements to support continuous growth.

You will work closely with a skilled team to reduce downtime, strengthen quality via APQP/PFMEA/control plans, and implement new tooling for smooth integration into existing lines.

Qualifications

• Technical background in production, mechanical fields or toolmaking with focus on process optimization.
• Experience with automated production tech (hot stamping, CNC, robotics, PLCs).
• Fluent in Danish and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize hot stamping processes and equipment for high reliability and safety.
• Troubleshoot and resolve shop floor issues to minimize downtime.
• Strengthen quality processes using APQP, PFMEA and control plans for robust validation.
• Implement new products and tooling for seamless integration into production.
• Drive continuous improvements with the team to increase efficiency and capacity.

Skills

Process optimization

Hands-on execution

Collaboration and communication

Danish language

English language

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

Control plans

Job description

Danfoss in Silkeborg is seeking a production engineer to own and optimize the highly automated hot stamping area within our valve manufacturing. You will ensure production runs safely, reliably, and with quality, combining hands-on problem solving with process improvements to support continuous growth.

You will work closely with a skilled team to reduce downtime, strengthen quality via APQP/PFMEA/control plans, and implement new tooling for smooth integration into existing lines.