Sr. Engineer, NPD

Danfoss; Kolding; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plans

Health insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Senior Heat Plate Design Engineer to lead GPHE concepts through production release. You will work across thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical teams, translating needs into robust specifications and architectures to meet performance and cost targets.

You will mentor colleagues, influence decisions, and own design validation, DFMEA, and manufacturability considerations within a global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Product Development, or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience developing mechanical products from concept through production release and industrialization.
• Strong experience with mechanical product design and 3D CAD development, including sheet metal or formed component design.
• Proven ability to independently drive complex technical development activities and influence engineering decisions across cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to mentor colleagues and work effectively in a global engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of GPHE products from concept creation through validation, industrialization, and successful production release
• Translate customer, market, and business needs into robust product requirements and technical solutions
• Develop and optimize GPHE product architectures to achieve performance, reliability, manufacturability, compliance, and cost targets
• Drive design activities including simulation, prototyping, testing, validation, DFMEA, technical risk management, and problem-solving throughout the product lifecycle
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues while collaborating across global cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Mechanical product design

3D CAD development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Product Development, or related field

Tools

Sheet metal / formed component design

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As our new Senior Heat Plate Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Danfoss' gasketed plate heat exchanger (GPHE) portfolio.

As a senior member of the GPHE New Product Development team, you will drive the development of complete product solutions from concept through production release, helping deliver products that combine strong performance, reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.

Beyond delivering innovative products, you will contribute your expertise to strengthening the team's technical capabilities. You will act as a mentor and sparring partner for colleagues across development projects, sharing knowledge, supporting complex technical problem solving, and helping the team build on proven engineering practices and lessons learned.

This role is ideal for an experienced product development engineer who enjoys combining hands‑on engineering with technical depth and who is motivated by creating solutions that improve energy efficiency and support sustainable applications worldwide.

What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our GPHE New Product Development team, you will lead the development of complete GPHE products from concept through launch and industrialization.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead the development of GPHE products from concept creation through validation, industrialization, and successful production release
• Translate customer, market, and business needs into robust product requirements and technical solutions
• Develop and optimize GPHE product architectures to achieve performance, reliability, manufacturability, compliance, and cost targets
• Drive design activities including simulation, prototyping, testing, validation, DFMEA, technical risk management, and problem‑solving throughout the product lifecycle
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues while collaborating across global cross‑functional teams to ensure successful project execution and knowledge sharing.

In your day‑to‑day work, you will partner closely with specialists in thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical engineering while contributing to technical reviews, design validation activities, and continuous product improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong combination of engineering expertise, product development experience, and a collaborative mindset.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Product Development, or a related engineering discipline
• Significant experience developing mechanical products from concept through production release and industrialization, preferably within heat exchangers, pressure equipment, industrial products, or similar engineered solutions
• Strong experience with mechanical product design and 3D CAD development, including sheet metal or formed component design
• Proven ability to independently drive complex technical development activities and influence engineering decisions across cross‑functional projects
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to mentor colleagues and work effectively in a global engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with GPHE products, thermal systems, heat transfer technologies, simulation‑driven development, DFMEA, design validation, and design‑for‑manufacturing principles would be considered an advantage.

We are looking for an experienced engineer who enjoys combining deep technical expertise with collaboration and knowledge sharing. You naturally take ownership of complex engineering challenges, help develop those around you, and maintain a holistic view of product development while balancing performance, manufacturability, quality, and cost.

What You'll Get From Us

At Danfoss, you'll help engineer a better future by contributing to solutions that make a real difference around the world.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced heat transfer technologies and develop products that improve energy efficiency across a wide range of industrial applications. You will collaborate with experts in thermal engineering, virtual engineering, laboratory testing, manufacturing, and quality, gaining exposure across the full product development lifecycle while helping shape the next generation of GPHE solutions.

We'll support your career growth with mentoring, learning opportunities, and access to global career paths.

You'll have the flexibility, autonomy, and support you need to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

You'll be part of an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds are respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

You'll receive a competitive rewards package that includes benefits such as an annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, health insurance, and more. As a global company, these benefits vary by country and contract.

For information about the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Gerd Veierskov, [phone]

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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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