Manager, Engineering

Danfoss; Ville-la-Grand; On-site; EUR 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss in Ville-la-Grand, France, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the hydraulic quick disconnect couplings team, guiding technical direction and accelerating product innovation.

You will manage the lifecycle from concept to launch, collaborate with Product Management, Operations and Sales, and drive design for manufacturability and continuous improvement.

Travel around 20% internationally; the role offers a competitive USD salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Significant experience in product engineering or development.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and people management responsibilities.
• Collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing people and fostering an inclusive team culture.
• Experience with hydraulic quick disconnect couplings or related fluid power systems.
• Strong background in NPD, design validation, and DFM/DFA.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to align with global teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute, learn, and grow.
• Guide the entire product lifecycle for our QDC portfolio, from initial concept to a successful launch.
• Collaborate with global partners, including Product Management, Operations, and Sales, to translate market needs into reliable and effective engineering solutions.
• Ensure continuous improvement is integrated, guiding strategic design optimization and collaborative problem-solving.
• Promote Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFA) principles to ensure our solutions are scalable, reliable, and ready for global production.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Global collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As our new Engineering Manager, your leadership will help shape the future of our hydraulic quick disconnect couplings. You will guide the technical direction and innovation that impacts global industries—from agriculture and construction to heavy machinery—making a tangible difference in how the world works. You will support a talented and passionate engineering team, empowering them to solve complex challenges and accelerate product innovation. Your focus will be on enhancing the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of solutions that are trusted by customers worldwide. Your work will be essential in strengthening our global engineering capabilities and ensuring technical excellence facilitates the growth of our Quick Disconnect Couplings (QDC) business. You will be a key partner in creating a distinct advantage through excellent engineering and teamwork.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a leader in our engineering organization, you will focus on activities that deliver the most value to our customers and our business.

You Will

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute, learn, and grow
• Guide the entire product lifecycle for our QDC portfolio, from initial concept and new product development to a successful launch
• Collaborate with global partners, including Product Management, Operations, and Sales, to translate market needs into reliable and effective engineering solutions
• Ensure continuous improvement is an integrated part of how we work, guiding strategic design optimization and collaborative problem-solving
• Promote Design for Manufacturing (DFM/DFA) principles to ensure our solutions are scalable, reliable, and ready for global production

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a leader who is passionate about engineering excellence and people development.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, combined with significant experience in product engineering or development
• Extensive experience in engineering, along with proven experience leading technical teams and having people management responsibilities
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing people and fostering an inclusive team culture
• Experience with hydraulic quick disconnect couplings is a strong plus. We will also consider your background in fluid power systems, fluid connectors, or similar mechanical products
• A strong background in modern engineering processes, including New Product Development (NPD), design validation, and DFM/DFA
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build alignment with global teams and stakeholders

Please note that this role requires the ability to travel internationally approximately 20% of the time.

What You’ll Get From Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision‑making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization. The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000-$130,000 USD per year, based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

For information about the recruitment process

please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Gerd Veierskov, [phone]

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