Manufacturing Product Engineer - Data Center VSM & Product Launches

Manufacturing Product Engineer - Data Center VSM & New Product Launches

Req

Job Location (Short):
Forest City, NC, USA

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*
* Are you passionate about driving sustainability through innovative engineering? At Danfoss, we develop cutting-edge solutions to address global energy challenges.

Guided by our Engineering Tomorrow mindset, we are committed to delivering technologies that enable a more sustainable future. We are seeking a Manufacturing Product Engineer to join our team in Forest City, NC.

This role supports the Data Center value stream, leading new product introductions and launches (NPI/NPL) while driving manufacturing excellence throughout the product lifecycle. In this position, you will act as a key link between product engineering, manufacturing, and operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production processes.

This role plays a strategic part in industrialization, process optimization, and ongoing product support in a high-volume environment reports directly to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager in Forest City.

** What You'll Be Doing*
* + Lead and support new product introductions and launches (NPI/NPL), including design reviews, DFM/DFA, production readiness, line setup, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production ramp-up

+ Lead manufacturing engineer for Data Center products, ensuring alignment with business and customer requirements while serving as a key technical liaison across teams

+ Define, implement, and continuously optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and launch plans, including timelines and risk mitigation strategies

+ Monitor, analyze, and improve operational KPIs (yield, cycle time, throughput), while troubleshooting production issues using root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions

+ Drive and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, as well as process, material, and product performance optimization

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams, including participation and leadership in supplier evaluations and improvement initiatives

+ Lead engineering initiatives for Fluid Conveyance products, including product development, enhancements, lifecycle management, and cost reduction

+ Develop and validate new products through structured testing, performance analysis, and data-driven technical reporting, using advanced engineering tools and methodologies

+ Act as a technical leader, ensuring cross-functional alignment, clear communication, and successful execution of complex projects

+ Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and customer expectations in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment

** What We're Looking For*
* Required qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

+ Minimum of 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably extrusion, hose, or polymer processes)

+ Proven ability to lead complex projects and drive cross-functional collaboration from concept through implementation

+ Proficiency in CAD systems, ERP platforms (preferably SAP), and Microsoft Office tools

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred qualifications

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Experience with extrusion or textile hose manufacturing processes

+ Familiarity with braiding, coiling, or vulcanization equipment and related technologies

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Experience with SAP systems

Job Criteria

+ Hands-on mindset with a strong presence and engagement on the shop floor

+ Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams

+ Results-driven with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

** What You'll Get from Us*
* At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in…