Danfoss · 1 month ago
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Easley, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDanfoss is a family-owned company that engineers solutions to increase machine productivity and reduce emissions. They are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to provide direct support for engineers and collaborate with operations team leaders to prioritize activities, ensuring timely completion of product development requirements and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Foster teamwork and engagement that embodies Danfoss's values and behaviors
Support and actively participate in the development of products, manufacturing processes, and infrastructure
Lead manufacturing engineering department to ensure timely completion of product development requirements and other projects as assigned
Evaluate product design for manufacturability and drive issue resolution
Willing to be hands-on, flexible, and committed to the success of the company goals
Develop production testers to ensure system performance
Influence, lead, and work in cooperation with cross-functional teams to meet changing demands
Coordinate with Manager to create clear, documented expectations for each team member - including Developmental goals
Provide feedback regularly, recognizing good performance and providing course corrections for performance issues
Design for manufacturing and assembly
Project management - plan development and execution
Reinforce priorities of SQDC within operations
Provide coaching and development planning for engineers
Mentor and continue developing interns on the team creating a talent pipeline
Have a strong shop floor presence
Guide team to identify waste and opportunities through RCPS, MIFAs, and Pareto charts
Support productivity improvement goal of 10% YOY within Ames Operations
Respond to escalations and help to resolve issues quickly
Foster a continuous improvement culture
Qualification
Required
4-year Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering field
3-year Manufacturing Engineering experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Computer skills: SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) required
Proven problem-solving skills
Strong decision-making skills
Team player who can build positive working relationships
Preferred
Master's degree in Technical Engineering field
Previous Leadership role experience
10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
Benefits
13th salary
Annual bonus
Paid vacation
Pension plans
Personal insurance
Company
Danfoss
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2018-08-14Grant
Leadership Team
Ricardo Schneider
CEO & President Danfoss Turbocor
Bryan Menezes
Global Business Development & Strategic Partnerships - Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives
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