Engineer, Manufacturing

Job Location:

Maumee, OH, US, Maumee, OH, US

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category:
Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type:
On-site

Req

Job Location:

Maumee, OH, US, Maumee, OH, US

Employment Type:

Full Time Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category:
Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type:
On-site Job Description

The Logistics & Material Flow Engineer supports warehouse operations, internal logistics, material flow, packaging, kitting, shipping, and distribution processes for the Utica liquid-cooling site. This role is responsible for optimizing the flow of materials and finished goods from receiving through shipment to improve efficiency, inventory accuracy, safety, and customer responsiveness.

Success in this role is measured by improved material flow, warehouse efficiency, launch readiness, and logistics performance.

• Design and improve warehouse layouts, material flow, storage strategies, kitting, receiving, shipping, and finished goods processes.
• Analyze and improve inventory movement, storage utilization, replenishment methods, pick paths, and material handling efficiency.
• Develop standard work, visual controls, process documentation, and warehouse flow solutions.
• Support product launches and production ramp-ups through space planning, packaging validation, and line-side material presentation.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant material flow processes.
• Drive lean logistics initiatives including FIFO, kanban, supermarkets, visual replenishment, and 5S improvements.
• Utilize ERP/MRP and warehouse data to identify inventory, transaction, and process improvement opportunities.
• Train warehouse and production personnel on logistics processes, replenishment methods, and standard work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in warehouse operations, internal logistics, material flow, supply chain, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP or warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Experience with warehouse layout design, lean logistics, packaging, or distribution operations.
• Experience supporting product launches, production ramp-ups, or facility expansions.

Job Criteria

• Knowledge of warehouse operations, receiving, shipping, inventory control, replenishment, packaging, and material flow principles.
• Ability to analyze logistics performance, space utilization, inventory accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Experience developing standard work, visual controls, and process improvements.
• Understanding of lean logistics concepts including FIFO, kanban, supermarkets, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace f o c u s e s creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting.

Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 USD per year, based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.