Danfoss · 20 hours ago
Manufacturing and Maintenance Engineering Manager
Forest City, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDanfoss is an industry leader in sustainability, providing solutions to significant energy challenges. The Manufacturing Engineer Manager will lead the engineering function in a high-volume manufacturing facility, focusing on continuous improvement and supporting new product launches.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing, process, and manufacturing engineers
Drive process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction
Manage capital projects from concept through execution, including equipment installation, layout optimization, and vendor coordination
Support new product launches and ensure manufacturing readiness through DFM, trials, and SOP development
Collaborate with maintenance, quality, SCM, and operations to solve complex technical challenges
Oversee engineering change processes, documentation updates, and standard work implementation
Ensure engineering compliance with regulatory, environmental, and customer requirements
Provide technical leadership in root cause analysis (RCA), PFMEA, control plans, and corrective actions
Track key KPIs such as OEE, scrap, downtime, and productivity – and lead actions to improve them
Maintain a strong focus on employee development, mentoring, and succession planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement principles
Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills
Proficiency with CAD, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office tools
Preferred
Experience in Extrusion or hose manufacturing
Facilities maintenance and management
Experience with braiding, coiling, or vulcanizing equipment
Capital project or plant layout experience
SAP experience
Benefits
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Flexible working hours
Retirement plan
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
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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