Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Danfoss; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions in Utica, NY is seeking an Associate Engineer in Manufacturing Engineering to help ensure precision components meet top-quality standards. You will contribute to machining and metal finishing processes, improve dimensional accuracy, and support robust, repeatable manufacturing methods.

The role emphasizes problem solving, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement aligned with Danfoss behaviors.

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing/industrial engineering with hands-on machining or metal finishing.
• Strong CNC, tooling, and dimensional control knowledge.
• Ability to read drawings and apply GD&T in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize machining and finishing processes to improve product quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Analyze scrap, tool wear, dimensional variation, and surface defects to reduce waste and improve capability.
• Develop and maintain clear process documentation, setup standards, and control parameters to enable reliable production.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and suppliers to strengthen inspection methods, tooling performance, and defect prevention.
• Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, tool life, changeover, and cost per part through data-driven problem solving.

Skills

Machining

Metal finishing

CNC processes

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

CNC tooling

Inspection tooling

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Annual Salary Range: USD 75,000-119,000

Job Experience Level: Associate

Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Req ID: 50647
Job Location: Utica, NY, US
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type: On-site
Annual Salary Range: USD 75,000-119,000
Job Experience Level: Associate
Job Description

The Impact You’ll Make

You will play a critical role in ensuring precision components meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability. Your expertise in machining and metal finishing will directly impact how our liquid cooling products perform in demanding environments such as data centers and industrial applications.

In this role, you will help create stable, capable, and efficient manufacturing processes that deliver consistent results. You’ll solve complex technical challenges—improving dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and process capability to support both production reliability and customer satisfaction.

By bringing a strong mindset for inclusive collaboration and continuous improvement, and by living Danfoss behaviors, you will help build a culture where diverse perspectives drive innovation and every team member can contribute to better results.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support andoptimize machining and finishing processes to improve product quality, efficiency, and consistency
• Analyze and resolve issues such as scrap, tool wear, dimensional variation, and surface defects to reduce waste and improve capability
• Develop andmaintain clear process documentation, setup standards, and control parameters to enable reliable production
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and suppliers to strengthen inspection methods, tooling performance, and defect prevention
• Drive continuous improvement in cycle time, tool life, changeover, and cost per part through data-driven problem solving

What We’re Looking For

• Background in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering with hands-on experience in machining or metal finishing
• Strong understanding of CNC processes, tooling, dimensional control, and surface finishing techniques
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and apply GD&T principles in a manufacturing environment
• Proven problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and process improvement
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with a commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement aligned with Danfoss behaviors

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 an annual bonus, paid vacation, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they´re worth asking about - we think they´re pretty great.
• The targeted salary range for this position is $75,000- $ 119,000 based on experience.

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.