ME Associate

As our ME Associate (Manufacturing Engineer), you’ll play a key role in designing, improving, and standardizing manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and deliver high-quality outcomes for our customers.

Your impact? You’ll enable smoother production operations, stronger alignment with the Danfoss Business System, and measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery—directly benefiting both customers and the organization.

• Design, standardize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and systems by reducing process variability, deploying Poka-yokes, and applying best practices to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead problem-solving and change management initiatives in close collaboration with operations and quality teams, ensuring effective implementation of improvements and timely customer issue resolution.
• Document, benchmark, and standardize processes for shop floor ease-of-use, driving efficiency, knowledge transfer, and readiness to head the manufacturing engineering function in the future.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, methods, and equipment—including CAD tools and digital solutions—while leveraging strong analytical, problem-solving, and production expertise.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and cross-functional collaboration skills to meet deadlines, support business growth, and continuously enhance manufacturing capabilities.

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong engineering background (Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience).
• Proven expertise in precision machining processes (grinding, honing, lapping) and hands-on familiarity with assembly tools, sensors, and vision systems.
• Strong knowledge and application of quality systems and tools, including ISO9001/TS16949, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, control plans, SPC, MSA, and structured problem-solving methods (7 Step PDCA / 8D).
• Demonstrated ability to apply Lean Manufacturing concepts, systematic layout planning, time studies, and waste elimination to drive continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Pro-E) with strong collaboration skills to work effectively across all levels of the organization—from shop floor to senior management.