Manufacturing Engineer

Danfoss; Havant; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Havant, Hampshire, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to shape hydraulic manufacturing through smarter processes, reliable testing systems, and continuous improvement.

You will bring practical engineering expertise, read engineering drawings, and lead lean initiatives to boost quality, delivery, and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering (HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications to develop practical solutions.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing and test processes to increase quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Support new product introduction projects by ensuring production and testing requirements are built in from the start.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean and problem‑solving methods to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
• Manage capital investment projects from business case through implementation to deliver measurable manufacturing benefits.
• Maintain accurate production standards, process documentation, and manufacturing data to support consistent, reliable operations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing or Production Engineering

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

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 truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

We now have an opportunity to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to join our flagship manufacturing site in Havant, Hampshire, where you will help shape the future of hydraulic manufacturing through smarter processes, reliable testing systems, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly support products that improve energy efficiency, productivity, and sustainability around the world.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing new products into production, improving manufacturing performance, and ensuring our assembly and test processes are ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. You will combine practical engineering expertise with data-driven decision‑making to deliver measurable operational improvements.

Working closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams, you will help create safer, more efficient, and more capable manufacturing processes that drive quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and improve manufacturing and test processes to increase quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Support new product introduction projects by ensuring production and testing requirements are built in from the start.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean and problem‑solving methods to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
• Manage capital investment projects from business case through implementation to deliver measurable manufacturing benefits.
• Maintain accurate production standards, process documentation, and manufacturing data to support consistent, reliable operations.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, such as HNC / HND level or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing, process, product, or production engineering within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes, assembly methods, testing systems, or production performance.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills with the ability to work effectively across operational and engineering teams.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.