Process Engineer

Danfoss; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

401k matching

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Freeport, IL to design and refine production lines for hydrostatic transmissions. You’ll drive process improvements, Lean initiatives, and new cell layouts, collaborating across design, production, and suppliers.

You'll work with CAD/CAM tools (NX/AutoCAD/Inventor), PLM like Teamcenter, and contribute to on-site efficiency and quality in a global technology leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in process/manufacturing engineering, preferably machining/finishing/assembly.
• Experience with Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, 8D, FMEA, SMED).
• CAD/CAM tools familiarity (NX/AutoCAD/Inventor) and PLM (Teamcenter).
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process improvement projects from concept to completion, meeting quality, cost, and timeline goals.
• Design and implement manufacturing cells, collaborating with suppliers to select and integrate tooling and machinery.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing to analyze and streamline workflows, eliminate waste, and boost productivity.
• Use AR/VR technologies to visualize and validate new machine designs and layouts before implementation.
• Act as a technical problem-solver on the production floor with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

CAD/CAM

Teamcenter

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Imagine shaping the future of manufacturing by using your skills to design and refine our production lines. You’ll be at the forefront of technology, transforming how we build the hydrostatic transmissions that power industries worldwide.

The Impact You'll Make

Imagine shaping the future of manufacturing by using your skills to design and refine our production lines. You’ll be at the forefront of technology, transforming how we build the hydrostatic transmissions that power industries worldwide.

Your work will directly boost our efficiency and product quality, making a tangible impact on our success. You will be a key link between our design teams, production floor, and external partners, ensuring our processes are seamless and state-of-the-art.

This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to drive meaningful change within a global technology leader. You’ll have the autonomy to manage projects from start to finish, seeing your innovative ideas come to life on the factor

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead manufacturing process improvement projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and timeline goals.
• Design and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing cells, collaborating with equipment suppliers to select and integrate the best tooling and machinery.
• Apply your expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles to analyze and streamline production workflows, eliminating waste and boosting productivity.
• Utilize innovative technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality to visualize and validate new machine designs and cell layouts before implementation.
• Act as a key technical problem-solver on the production floor, working directly with our teams to resolve process challenges and ensure smooth operations.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a process or manufacturing engineering role, preferably supporting machining operations, finishing operations and semi-automated assembly
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies (such as Value Stream Mapping, 8D, FMEA, or SMED).
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (such as NX, AutoCAD, or Inventor) and familiarity with PLM systems like Teamcenter.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with everyone from production teams to senior management.

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, 401k matching, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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.