Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Danfoss GmbH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Turbocor is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer in Tallahassee, FL, to help identify, reduce, and control manufacturing and process risks. You will ensure products meet customer expectations and quality standards in a cross-functional setting.

You will analyze data, drive improvements, and collaborate across teams to strengthen quality systems and support operational excellence. This on-site role emphasizes data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years in manufacturing quality.
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, Lean, Six Sigma and ISO standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Word).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Professional certifications such as CQE or CSQE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing performance data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving with quality tools.
• Monitor quality trends and KPIs, produce actionable reports.
• Coordinate containment activities for high-risk quality concerns.
• Support internal and product audits and quality initiatives.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Skills

PPAP knowledge

FMEA

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

ISO 9001 & 14001 knowledge

GD&T

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Technology, Process Engineering, or related field

Tools

Minitab

Visio

Excel

QMS software

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)

Work Location Type: On-site

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Req ID: 51102

Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Quality and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss Turbocor, you’ll play a key role in helping deliver high-quality, innovative products that power more sustainable and energy-efficient solutions. As a Manufacturing Quality Engineer, you will help identify, reduce, and control manufacturing and process risks, ensuring our products consistently meet customer expectations and quality standards. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of quality, manufacturing, and continuous improvement, where your insights and problem-solving skills will directly influence product performance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. You’ll collaborate across teams to drive meaningful improvements and build a culture of quality throughout the organization. Based in Tallahassee, Florida, you’ll join a team focused on turning data into action, improving processes, and helping shape the future of manufacturing quality.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Analyze manufacturing performance data to identify risks, uncover improvement opportunities, and support data-driven decision making across the production environment.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional problem solving, using quality tools and corrective action processes to improve product and process performance.
• Monitor quality trends and key performance indicators (KPIs), developing meaningful reporting that helps teams take proactive action and drive continuous improvement.
• Support customer protection efforts by coordinating containment activities and implementing effective solutions for high-risk quality concerns.
• Contribute to internal audits, product audits, and quality initiatives, helping maintain compliance and strengthen quality systems across the business.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and operational excellence by supporting training activities and driving adherence to established quality standards and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Technology, Process Engineering, or a related field, and at least 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing quality, supplier quality, process quality, or manufacturing operations.
• Working knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GD&T, capability analysis, corrective action methodologies, and design for manufacturability principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Word.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Supplier Quality Engineer (CSQE), or similar credentials are a plus.

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.

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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.