Project Manager Manufacturing Technology (m/f/d)

Danfoss GmbH; Denmark; Remote; DKK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Project Manager Manufacturing Technology to shape standardized, ISA95-compliant manufacturing systems worldwide from Nordborg, Denmark. You will drive MES/MOM standards, support global projects, and improve data quality across sites, with a focus on traceability and production visibility.

The role blends manufacturing, IT, and automation, offering collaboration with sites, suppliers, and internal teams while enabling scalable digital production globally under LEAP2030

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing systems, production technology, or industrial digitalization.
• Hands-on knowledge of MES/MOM, production IT systems, and databases.
• Background in manufacturing environments such as automation-driven production.
• Ability to work across global, cross-functional teams in English.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and system integration; SAP/PLM/Power BI is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement global manufacturing system standards (MES/MOM & interfaces).
• Lead and support global system projects, stabilizing production systems and improving data quality.
• Develop and optimize operator guidance, traceability, and database solutions.
• Collaborate with production sites, IT, automation teams, and suppliers to roll out digital solutions.
• Support and train Production Engineers and Maintenance teams for smooth operation.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

MES/MOM

Global collaboration

English communication

Tools

SAP

PLM Teamcenter

Power BI

Job description

Project Manager Manufacturing Technology (m/f/d)

The Impact You’ll Make

You will shape how Danfoss standardizes and digitalizes manufacturing systems across the globe. Your work builds the digital backbone of production-connecting machines, systems, and people through stable, ISA95-compliant manufacturing setups. In this role, you directly support Danfoss’ growth by enabling scalable, transparent, and data-driven production environments. By improving traceability, system stability, and production visibility, you strengthen Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance across global sites. You operate at the intersection of manufacturing, IT, and automation-turning complex production systems into reliable, future-ready operations aligned with our LEAP2030 strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and implement global manufacturing system standards, including MES/MOM and production line interfaces, to enable scalable and ISA95-compliant setups.
• Lead and support global system projects, troubleshooting and stabilizing production systems to reduce downtime and improve data quality.
• Develop and optimize operator guidance, traceability, and database solutions, improving production transparency and decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with production sites, IT, automation teams, and suppliers to roll out digital manufacturing solutions across regions.
• Support and train Production Engineers and Maintenance teams, ensuring smooth operation of production systems, servers, and databases.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in manufacturing systems, production technology, or industrial digitalization, with a strong operational and system mindset.
• Hands-on knowledge ofMES/MOM, production IT systems, and databases, including the ability to read and write MS SQL queries.
• Background inmanufacturing environments such as assembly, hydraulic testing, or automation-driven production.
• Ability towork across global, cross-functional teams and manage complex technical stakeholders in English.
• Solid understanding ofmanufacturing processes and system integration; experience with SAP, PLM Teamcenter, or Power BI is a strong advantage.

What You’ll Get from Us

At Danfoss, you join a collaborative, inclusive, and highly skilled global team that values curiosity and continuous improvement. You will work with modern manufacturing technologies and influence how digital production systems are designed and scaled worldwide. We offer strong learning opportunities within manufacturing digitalization, exposure to global projects, and the chance to grow your expertise in MES/MOM and industrial IT. Your work will have clear impact—on production performance today and on how Danfoss manufactures in the future.

Primary Location: Nordborg, Denmark | Travel: up to 20%

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re motivated by improving how things are made and enjoy working across cultures and disciplines, we’d love to hear from you.

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Equal opportunity hiring statement

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.