Sr. New Product Development Engineer - Fluid Conveyance

Danfoss GmbH; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work enviro n

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Senior NPD Engineer to lead New Product Development initiatives in Fluid Conveyance. You will drive concept-to-launch programs, collaborate across global teams, and deliver innovative technical solutions that align with business goals.

Successful candidates will bring a Bachelor's in engineering, 3+ years in hose manufacturing or fluid conveyance, knowledge of extrusion processes, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in hose manufacturing, fluid conveyance, or product development environments.
• Experience with rubber and plastic extrusion processes preferred.
• Advanced English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Project Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large-scale NPD projects from concept to qualification, ensuring on-time delivery and objectives.
• Act as Technical Leader for localization, product rationalization and strategic engineering initiatives.
• Lead prototype development and validation at manufacturing sites; travel to production facilities as needed.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies; support IP development and patent activities.
• Apply DFMEA, design rules, validation testing, technical reporting, and product documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering and project management processes.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, drawings, specifications for product launches.
• Define raw material specifications for new programs.
• Use structured problem-solving to resolve technical challenges and improve performance.
• Provide technical leadership to Sales, Product Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Represent NPD engineering in customer, supplier, and stakeholder interactions.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Sr. New Product Development Engineer - Fluid Conveyance

Req ID: 49908 Job Location: Forest City ,NC, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is seeking a highly motivated and technically accomplished Senior NPD Engineer to lead complex New Product Development (NPD) initiatives within our Fluid Conveyance division. This role is responsible for driving innovation, leading strategic product development programs, and delivering technical solutions that support business growth and customer success.

The Senior NPD Engineer is a technical leader who drives high-impact projects and innovation while supporting business goals through strong collaboration. This role combines engineering expertise and project leadership to guide products from concept to commercialization, working autonomously with global teams to execute development and optimization initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead multiple large-scale New Product Development projects from concept through final qualification, ensuring on-time delivery and achievement of project objectives.
• Serve as Technical Leader for global localization, product rationalization, and strategic engineering initiatives.
• Lead and manage prototype development and validation activities at manufacturing sites, ensuring successful execution of product development milestones. Regular travel to production facilities is required to provide hands‑on technical support, oversee trials, and facilitate effective collaboration with plant teams.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, supporting innovation, intellectual property development, and patent activities.
• Apply advanced engineering principles, industry standards, and development tools, including Design Rules, DFMEA, validation testing, technical reporting, and product documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within engineering and project management processes.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical drawings, product specifications, and related documentation required for product launches.
• Define raw material and material specifications for new product development programs.
• Utilize structured problem‑solving methodologies to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
• Provide technical leadership and support to Sales, Product Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations.
• Represent NPD engineering during customer, supplier, and external stakeholder interactions.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in hose manufacturing, fluid conveyance, or product development environments.
• Experience with rubber and plastic extrusion processes is preferred.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and effectively work across organizational boundaries.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), risk management, and product validation methodologies is highly desirable.

What You’ll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace foster creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision‑making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you!

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.