Product Engineer

Danfoss; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Flexible work-life balance

Inclusive work environment

13th salary and annual bonus

Job summary

Danfoss in Maharashtra, India is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead hydraulic product development, testing, and validation in a collaborative team. You will drive DFSS-based design improvements and manage cross-functional projects from concept to launch.

The role demands 6–7 years in hydraulics, strong knowledge of FMEA, 8D, GD&T, and hands-on testing. You’ll work with PLM systems like Teamcenter and contribute to continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of experience in the hydraulic industry, with hands-on product testing and validation.
• Strong knowledge of DFSS methodologies (FMEA, DVPR, 8D) and problem-solving techniques.
• Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter) and engineering change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller product development projects and contribute to larger development programs, delivering innovative, compliant, and customer-focused hydraulic solutions.
• Support internal teams, suppliers, and customers by providing technical expertise, coordinating prototype activities, and driving product testing and validation to ensure successful product performance.
• Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle, maintaining clear and effective communication to support timely decision-making.
• Apply engineering tools, simulation methods, and DFSS methodologies including P-Diagram, DFMEA, Risk Management, and DVPR to improve product performance, quality, and design predictability.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, contribute to intellectual property development, and share technical knowledge to support continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Skills

DFSS

FMEA

DVPR

Root cause analysis

8D problem-solving

GD&T

Product testing

Hydraulic systems

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

PLM (Teamcenter)

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As an Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative hydraulic products that deliver value to customers while meeting the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability. Working within a collaborative product development environment, you will contribute to both new product development and product enhancement initiatives, helping bring robust engineering solutions from concept through validation and launch.

The Impact You'll Make

As an Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative hydraulic products that deliver value to customers while meeting the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability. Working within a collaborative product development environment, you will contribute to both new product development and product enhancement initiatives, helping bring robust engineering solutions from concept through validation and launch. Your expertise in hydraulic systems, product testing, and design validation will help ensure our products consistently meet customer expectations and industry standards. Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers, you will drive continuous improvement, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to the development of future-focused technologies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead smaller product development projects and contribute to larger development programs, delivering innovative, compliant, and customer-focused hydraulic solutions.
• Support internal teams, suppliers, and customers by providing technical expertise, coordinating prototype activities, and driving product testing and validation to ensure successful product performance.
• Collaborate closely with customers and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle, maintaining clear and effective communication to support timely decision-making.
• Apply engineering tools, simulation methods, and DFSS methodologies including P-Diagram, DFMEA, Risk Management, and DVPR to improve product performance, quality, and design predictability.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, contribute to intellectual property development, and share technical knowledge to support continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with 6 to 7 years of experience in the hydraulic industry, including hands‑on experience in product testing and validation. A master’s degree is an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies, including FMEA, DVPR, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D.
• Solid understanding of engineering standards (EN, SAE, ISO), GD&T principles, tolerance stack-up analysis, and engineering design review processes.
• Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and engineering change management processes, including execution of engineering changes through Teamcenter.
• Proven problem‑solving, decision‑making, and multitasking abilities, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within cross‐functional 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.

Our Commitment to Transparency

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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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