Job Description
Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Manager
Req ID:  49427
Job Location (Short):  Apodaca, MEX
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

 

You will play a critical role in keeping our scroll compressor operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. By leading manufacturing engineering and maintenance for our Apodaca site, you help ensure high equipment availability, stable processes, and consistent product quality for customers across the HVAC industry.
In this role, your work directly impacts productivity, cost, and delivery performance. You’ll turn technical challenges into opportunities for improvement while strengthening how we design, maintain, and operate our production lines.
Just as importantly, you’ll develop and inspire a team of engineers and technicians, building a culture of ownership, problem solving, and continuous improvement that supports long-term operational excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

 

  • Lead manufacturing engineering and maintenance activities across assembly, welding, testing, painting, and packaging processes to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operations
  • .Maximize equipment uptime and reliability by driving preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and fast, effective technical response.
  • Strengthen process control and quality through robust documentation, error‑proofing solutions, and disciplined change management.
  • Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction by improving throughput, increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness, and eliminating recurring losses.
  • Develop and empower your team by coaching engineers and technicians, setting clear priorities, and fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration.

What We're Looking For

 

  • Proven experience leading manufacturing engineering and maintenance in a high‑volume industrial or assembly environment.
  • Strong technical understanding of mechanical or electromechanical manufacturing processes and maintenance systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, solve complex problems, and deliver measurable operational improvements.
  • Hands‑on experience with structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in both Spanish and English.

What You'll Get from Us

 

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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.

Information at a Glance

 

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

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

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

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.