Job Description
Job Title:  Project Manager Manufacturing Technology - Projects
Req ID:  49232
Job Location (Short):  Povazska Bystrica, SVK
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

You will help shape how Danfoss manufactures the technologies that power a more sustainable world. In this global role, your work directly strengthens safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across our production sites.

By leading footprint, automation, and technology projects, you enable smarter, more scalable manufacturing setups aligned with customer demand and our LEAP2030 strategy. Your impact is visible on the shop floor and felt across our global operations.

You will work with highly technical products, modern manufacturing systems, and passionate colleagues worldwide—turning strategy into reliable, best‑in‑class production.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead global manufacturing projects across footprint, automation, and technology transfer to deliver measurable improvements in SQDC performance.
  • Drive development and upgrades of assembly and test lines, increasing automation, stability, and production efficiency.
  • Standardize manufacturing processes across global plants to enable scalable, repeatable, and cost‑effective operations.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional, international teams and suppliers to align stakeholders and execute projects smoothly from concept to implementation.
  • Challenge and improve existing setups, using data and structured project methods to enable continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in project management within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of assembly and testing processes in production settings.
  • Experience working with automation or manufacturing process improvements.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate global, cross‑functional teams and external suppliers.
  • Professional English communication skills and a hands‑on, operational mindset.

What You'll Get from Us

At Danfoss, you’ll join a collaborative and inclusive global team where your ideas are valued and your impact is visible. We offer opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills, work on meaningful global projects, and contribute to a clear sustainability mission.

You can expect a supportive culture built on trust, continuous learning, and feedback—along with the chance to work with advanced manufacturing technologies and diverse colleagues across regions.

Location: Povazska Bystrica, Slovakia | Work model: Hybrid | Travel: up to 20%

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re motivated by improving how things are made and enjoy working across cultures and disciplines, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply—what matters most is your drive to lead, improve, and make an impact. Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing at Danfoss.

 

Equal opportunity hiring statement

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.

 

 


 

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.