Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss Power Solutions – Fluid Conveyance is seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support hydraulic hose manufacturing and rubber processing operations. This role serves as a technical leader for process improvement, equipment performance, scrap reduction, safety enhancements, and product quality.

The Senior Engineer will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RMF
, lead major equipment projects—including the new rubber mixer and the new calender installation
—and provide advanced leadership in process capability. A key responsibility for this senior role includes developing advanced proficiency and ownership of the Mixvision System
, ensuring accurate process monitoring, parameter control, data‑driven troubleshooting, and long‑term stability of RMF and related processes.

• 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.

The Senior Engineer will take system‑level ownership of Mixvision and use it as a primary engineering tool.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Throughput, Delivery & Capacity

• 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.

Scrap, Cost Reduction & Productivity

• 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.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Reduction

• 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.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in rubber, extrusion, plastics, hose, or continuous processing.
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills with machinery such as extruders, braiders, curing systems, and assembly equipment.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, DOE, and root‑cause analysis.
• Proficiency with CAD, process documentation, and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred

• Experience in hose, rubber goods, or fluid conveyance product manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience working with third‑party maintenance or TPM/RCM programs.
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