Product Engineer

Danfoss; Havant; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Product Engineer in Industrial Hydraulics. In this role, you will design and maintain electro-hydraulic components, contribute to cost reduction programs, and support manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and a passion for innovation in hydraulic systems.

Benefits

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Flexible working hours

Possibility to work remotely

Pension plan

Personal insurance

Communication package

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Related engineering degree required.
• Experience in hydraulic component design and development.
• Hands-on work and good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design electro-hydraulic components and systems.
• Lead design improvements and cost reductions.
• Provide technical support and maintain test rigs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Hydraulic design

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

3D CAD (NX/ProE)

Job description

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Job Description
Danfoss Power Solutions in Havant, UK is looking to fill a position of Senior Product Engineer, Industrial Hydraulics to design and maintain electro-hydraulic components and systems together with the team. This position may require some travel to locations within Europe, Asia and the USA to provide engineering support to customers and participate in other inter-site company activities. A candidate with experience in hydraulics and testing or other similar fields with high tolerance parts would be a good fit for the team. Most important is that you show front-line passion and are willing to learn and develop your skills as well as those around you.

Job Responsibilities
As our new Product Engineer, Industrial Hydraulics, you'll apply analytical and problem-solving skills to the design of electro-hydraulic components and systems, with the ability to think across product design boundaries and support less experienced engineers in doing the same. You'll work within a team on the design of new hydraulic valves and systems to meet customer requirements and bring them to production in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Part of the job is to contribute to and lead design improvements and cost reductions, from concept through design review, approval, and market launch. You will also provide technical support and guidance on issues relating to the design, production, and application of hydraulic valves within the motion controls product range. Additionally, you will ensure hydraulic test rigs and test equipment are kept current and properly maintained.

In more detail, your areas of responsibility include the following:

• Design new and modified valves using 3D CAD (NX/ProE experience is an advantage)
• Appraise drawings, reports, change requests (ECOs), and BOMs for clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications
• Participate in cost reduction programs for new and existing products to ensure the most cost-effective solutions are achieved through the application of Lean principles
• Create written test plans and test reports for products under test
• Update and maintain the department’s procedures and working practice documents
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing, facilitating effective production and resolving issues with parts in manufacture
• Work with and lead existing staff to introduce new products and updates to existing products
• Prepare and operate test rigs for functional performance, endurance, and fatigue testing
  
  

Background & Skills
For you to be successful in this position, we expect you to have related engineering degree, a detailed background in hydraulic component design and development for manufacture, and possibly some experience from the testing perspective. The most important thing will be your attitude and willingness to further your existing skills. You should like hands-on work be able to communicate openly with the team both locally and globally. 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.

For further information about the position, please contact Selina Zhao Engineering Manager - Motion Controls APAC & EMEA [phone].

For information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Bjørn Jepsen at [phone].

We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have a fixed application deadline and will accept applications as long as the job is posted. The position will be closed once we have found the right candidate.

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

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

This list does 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.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

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.

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