Lead Engineer, Product

Danfoss; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Lead Product Engineer to support Aeroquip Fluid Conveyance products with advanced problem solving and project management. You will lead RPS, technical support, cost-out activities, product dispositions, reliability and liability analyses, and competitive product assessments.

You will mentor engineers, guide cross-functional teams, design products, develop test plans, analyze data, and produce conclusive reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials or other Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
• Must be within 50 miles of the Van Wert, OH; Maumee, OH; or Mountain Home, AR facility. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product engineering or manufacturing engineering

Responsibilities

• Apply core Engineering tools and industry best practices while mentoring engineers.
• Lead cross-functional teams and direct project activities to closure.
• Design products, develop test plans, analyze test data against performance criteria, write conclusive reports.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally to support project activities

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring engineers

Communication to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials or other Engineering

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

The Lead Product Engineer utilizes advanced tools in problem solving and project management to solve technical issues. This role is responsible for providing product engineering support for existing Aeroquip Fluid Conveyance Products. This includes leading RPS, Technical Support, Cost Out, Product Dispositions, Product Reliability, Product Liability and Competitive Product Analysis. The Lead Engineer has demonstrated use of their unique skills, has a track record of multiple large-scale project successes, has worked internationally (significant projects or physical location), and is recognized within the organization as an expert in multiple products and processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Display a proficient application of core Engineering tools/principles, industry best practices and recognition for technical expertise
• Demonstrate consistent use of advanced technical principles while mentoring other engineers
• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced problem-solving techniques
• Clearly direct and aid in the development of cross functional team members
• Determine the critical aspects to monitor and maintain throughout key projects
• Demonstrate effective communication with peers and management
• Ability to layout multiple large-scale projects and drive them to closure with poise and self-reliance
• Expert in designing products, developing test plans, analyzing test data against performance criteria, writing conclusive reports, and acting as technical and/or project leader between all functions of the organization
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required to support project activities

What We're Looking For

Required (basic) qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials or other Engineering from an accredited institution
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
• Must be within 50 miles of the Van Wert, OH; Maumee, OH; or Mountain Home, AR facility. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product engineering or manufacturing engineering

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in product engineering or manufacturing engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in hydraulics products/systems

Job Criteria

• Ability to confidently and clearly communicate to all levels of the organization
• Ability to clearly direct general activities when leading a cross functional team

What You'll Get from Us

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
2. 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.
3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
4. 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

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

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 the country or contract specifics and may be subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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