Manufacturing Manager - CNC

Danfoss; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of Process and Controls Engineers and to drive manufacturing optimization through automation, digitalization, and Lean practices. You will guide project execution, improvements, and standardization across the site.

Collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, and Product Development, you will help create robust, scalable production systems that enhance safety, quality, and cost performance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10+ years of manufacturing, process, or project engineering experience in an industrial setting.
• Proven experience leading projects involving custom manufacturing equipment, machine design, automation, installation, and startup activities.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, PLC systems, MES platforms, assembly operations, and industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Process and Controls Engineers with coaching, performance management, and technical direction.
• Drive design, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes including assembly, machining, testing, layout, and flow.
• Oversee introduction of new products, equipment, and automation, ensuring installation, validation, and safe production launches.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing: Kaizen events, line balancing, capacity planning, cycle-time improvements, waste reduction, data-driven optimization.
• Ensure processes meet safety, quality, ergonomic, and regulatory standards, maintaining PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, and equipment qualifications.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

MES platforms

CAD/CAM

Industrial electrical systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and optimizing manufacturing operations while driving the successful implementation of new technologies, processes, and product launches. Your work will directly impact safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across the facility.

This is an opportunity to lead a talented team of engineers, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and influence the future of manufacturing through automation, digitalization, and lean manufacturing practices. You will collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, and Product Development to create robust, scalable, and efficient production systems.

By combining technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership, you will help build a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop a team of Process and Controls Engineers, providing coaching, performance management, and technical direction to support business and operational goals.
• Drive the design, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, including assembly, machining, testing, facility layouts, material flow, and standard work.
• Oversee the introduction of new products, equipment, and automation solutions, ensuring successful installation, validation, and safe production launch.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives by leading Kaizen events, line balancing, capacity planning, cycle-time improvements, waste reduction, and data-driven process optimization.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, ergonomic, and regulatory standards, while maintaining critical documentation such as PFMEAs, control plans, work instructions, and equipment qualifications.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 10+ years of manufacturing, process, or project engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading engineering projects involving custom manufacturing equipment, machine design, automation integration, equipment installation, and startup activities.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, PLC systems, MES platforms, assembly operations, and industrial equipment.
• Experience using CAD/CAM software, Microsoft Office applications, and working with industrial electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, collaborate effectively across functions, and communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

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 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.