Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Danfoss Power Solutions – Fluid Conveyance is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support hydraulic hose manufacturing and rubber processing operations.

Requirements

• Serve as the RMF Subject Matter Expert, leading optimization of mixing parameters, batch consistency, material dispersion, and process variation.
• Own and optimize manufacturing processes including rubber compounding, extrusion, reinforcement/braiding, curing, assembly, and testing.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, Standard Work, and other engineering documentation.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities (A3, 8D, DMAIC) to eliminate chronic defects and improve first-pass yield.
• Strengthen process capability, reduce variability, and implement robust error-proofing.
• Becoming the site technical expert on Mixvision functionality, parameters, data integrity, and troubleshooting.
• Integrating Mixvision data into daily RMF oversight, capability analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Leading at least one significant improvement project driven by Mixvision insights.
• Coaching and mentoring Manufacturing Engineers and technicians on effective Mixvision usage.
• Ensuring Mixvision is fully leveraged for accuracy, consistency, and process optimization.
• Improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and identify bottlenecks using advanced data analytics.
• Support production planning and scheduling by eliminating flow constraints and improving material movement.
• Contribute to stable manufacturing performance to support site delivery and customer service objectives.
• Lead scrap-reduction initiatives, especially in RMF, extrusion, and braiding operations.
• Implement cost‐out improvements through cycle time reduction, material efficiency, and process redesign.
• Conduct DOE, engineering studies, and validation trials to confirm improvements.
• Implement engineering controls to improve safety, ergonomics, and operator protection.
• Support timely closure of risk assessments, corrective actions, and hazard mitigation tasks.
• Partner with EHS to uphold safe operating practices, regulatory compliance, and MOC processes.
• Partner with Maintenance and third‐party maintenance providers to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support NPI and material qualifications using Danfoss PROLaunch methodology.
• Maintain BOM and routing accuracy with oversight from the Engineering Manager.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Pension plans
• Personal insurance
• 13th salary
• Annual bonus