Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Danfoss; Apodaca; On-site; MXN 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Manager for our Apodaca, MX site. You will lead the manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations across assembly, welding, testing, painting and packaging.

You will develop engineers and technicians, drive continuous improvement, manage maintenance strategies, and collaborate across functions to maintain high equipment availability and product quality for HVAC applications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing engineering and maintenance in high-volume environments.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver measurable improvements.
• Hands-on with structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering and maintenance activities across assembly, welding, testing, painting and packaging to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operations.
• Maximize equipment uptime and reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and rapid technical response.
• Strengthen process control and quality through robust documentation, error-proofing, and change-management.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction by improving throughput and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Req ID: 49427

Job Location: Apodaca, MX

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

You will play a critical role in keeping our scroll compressor operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. By leading manufacturing engineering and maintenance for our Apodaca site, you help ensure high equipment availability, stable processes, and consistent product quality for customers across the HVAC industry. In this role, your work directly impacts productivity, cost, and delivery performance. You’ll turn technical challenges into opportunities for improvement while strengthening how we design, maintain, and operate our production lines. Just as importantly, you’ll develop and inspire a team of engineers and technicians, building a culture of ownership, problem solving, and continuous improvement that supports long-term operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead manufacturing engineering and maintenance activities across assembly, welding, testing, painting, and packaging processes to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operations
• Maximize equipment uptime and reliability by driving preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and fast, effective technical response.
• Strengthen process control and quality through robust documentation, error‑proofing solutions, and disciplined change management.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction by improving throughput, increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness, and eliminating recurring losses.
• Develop and empower your team by coaching engineers and technicians, setting clear priorities, and fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience leading manufacturing engineering and maintenance in a high‑volume industrial or assembly environment.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing processes and maintenance systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, solve complex problems, and deliver measurable operational improvements.
• Hands‑on experience with structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in both Spanish and English.

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.

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.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off‑highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.