Manufacturing Technician / 1st Shift

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss Hydraulics Division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Technician to join our team. This position is based at our Jackson, Michigan facility and is a 1st Shift position. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician will primarily process new order packages designed by the Product Engineering Group. This person will also process design changes (CR's) after completion by the Product Engineering Group.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops/processes new order packages (BOM’s/Routings)

• Process CR’s and forwards to affected functions

• Review and correct SAP routing and BOM errors

• Coordinates with Master Scheduler to develop lead times

• Consults with SCM Group to identify raw material availability

• Assist in checking material availability in SAP

• Assist in verifying Part Numbers and revisions in SAP

• Confer with designers and process technicians

• Identify issues that impact cell metrics

• Coordinate with quality function related to process gage requirements

• Support conference calls and design reviews

• Helps support plant BCS metrics, including plant OTD & past due

• Helps support departmental/cell BSC metrics (process package DPPM)

• This role may include coverage of receiving inspection, Indirect areas, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Must be competent in the use of calipers, micrometers, verniers, indicators and various other measuring instruments.
• Must have the equivalent of one (1) or more years' experience in set up and operation of CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Responsible for verification adherence to all applicable quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to create Part Records and Bill of Materials in SAP.
• Knowledge of M.S. Office business programs (excel, word, access……) preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience/ knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Ability to handle multiple roles within a team/cell format.
• Minimum of one (1)  year of shop floor processes and plant manufacturing strategy experience.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in related field.

Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated, and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

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.