New Product Development Engineer

Danfoss; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a technically minded engineer to take ownership of component design, contributing to innovative green engineering solutions. The role involves updating models, collaborating with suppliers, and validating designs through experiments, all aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing energy consumption.

Qualifications

• Skilled in mechanical engineering and technical drawings.
• Creative with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Updating and maintaining detailed models and drawings.
• Collaborating with suppliers to ensure design requirements.
• Designing experiments to validate designs.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Technical Drawings

Material Science

Manufacturing Techniques

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Tools

Siemens Team Center

NX

Job description

Job Description

Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are passionate about investment and innovation, supporting our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

Our site in Edinburgh, Scotland, specializes in designing, developing, and testing innovative Digital Displacement Technology, which has significant potential to reduce energy consumption and enhance efficiency in key sectors, contributing to a sustainable future. To learn more about our technology, visit http://www.digitaldisplacement.com/. We foster innovation, growth, and technical excellence with a team of highly talented engineers.

Job Responsibilities

Component Design Ownership, Including: In this role, you will engage in both practical and theoretical work, developing your technical expertise while contributing to green engineering solutions that can make a meaningful impact on global fuel savings. Your duties will include:

1. Updating and maintaining detailed models and drawings (using Siemens Team Center/NX).
2. Collaborating with suppliers to ensure design requirements are understood and met.
3. Identifying opportunities for design cost reduction and verifying changes through prototyping and testing.
4. Designing experiments to validate designs.
5. Assisting with prototype builds and inspections for internal testing and customer trials.

You will also participate in other daily engineering activities and support them as needed.

Background & Skills

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• Technically minded with a keen eye for detail.
• Passionate about making and building.
• Skilled in mechanical engineering, technical drawings, material science, and manufacturing techniques.
• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and works well with diverse stakeholders.
• Organized and able to document work to a high standard.
• Creative with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Motivated by technology that can change the world.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if all requirements are not met, as we value new insights and perspectives.

About Danfoss

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and broader perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated equally, respected, and valued. We aim to improve the health, safety, and working environment of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words,” we have set ambitious targets to become CO2 neutral by 2030.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.