Manufacturing Engineer

Danfoss GmbH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

annual bonus

pension plans

personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Turbocor is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to standardize service, repair, remanufacturing, and testing processes across worldwide service centers and partners. You will lead global standardization efforts and drive continuous improvement in service operations to scale with business growth.

The role focuses on launching new service offerings, product upgrades, and firmware updates, while partnering with cross‑functional teams to define KPIs, train technicians, and ensure quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, service engineering, aftermarket operations, or a related engineering environment.
• Experience developing and standardizing service, repair, remanufacturing, or manufacturing processes across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of standardized service, repair, remanufacturing, and testing processes across Danfoss Turbocor Service Centers and authorized service partners worldwide.
• Drive the successful launch of new service offerings, repair programs, product upgrades, and firmware/software updates by defining processes, validating methods, and supporting implementation.
• Improve key business metrics such as turnaround time (TAT), first-pass yield, warranty performance, and RMA cycle time through data-driven process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Partner with global teams to establish service KPIs, process controls, tooling standards, and technician training programs that enable consistent service quality and performance.
• Conduct process audits, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective and preventive actions to support compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Support global service center growth through capacity planning, test stand harmonization, equipment optimization, and standardized tooling strategies.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

SIT systems

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss Turbocor, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our global aftermarket service network. Your work will help ensure that compressors are repaired, tested, and returned to customers with consistent quality, safety, and reliability across service centers worldwide.
This is an opportunity to drive global standardization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while supporting the introduction of new service offerings, product upgrades, and software enhancements. You'll collaborate with teams across regions and influence how service operations scale as our business grows.
If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving processes, and seeing the direct impact of your work on customer experience and business performance, this role offers a unique platform to make a difference on a global scale.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the development and deployment of standardized service, repair, remanufacturing, and testing processes across Danfoss Turbocor Service Centers and authorized service partners worldwide.
• Drive the successful launch of new service offerings, repair programs, product upgrades, and firmware/software updates by defining processes, validating methods, and supporting implementation.
• Improve key business metrics such as turnaround time (TAT), first-pass yield, warranty performance, and RMA cycle time through data-driven process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Partner with global teams to establish service KPIs, process controls, tooling standards, and technician training programs that enable consistent service quality and performance.
• Conduct process audits, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective and preventive actions to support compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Support global service center growth through capacity planning, test stand harmonization, equipment optimization, and standardized tooling strategies.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, and at least 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, service engineering, aftermarket operations, or a related engineering environment.
• Proven experience developing and standardizing service, repair, remanufacturing, or manufacturing processes across multiple sites or locations.
• Experience supporting new product introductions (NPI), new service introductions, process validation, and production or service launches.
• Strong knowledge of quality and continuous improvement tools, including PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 8D, process capability, and corrective action methodologies.
• Experience working with ERP and operational systems, with highly preferred expertise integrating equipment and processes with SAP and SIT systems.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders in a global environment.

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 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 country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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.