Job Description
Req ID:  49820
Posting Job Location:  Quer�taro, MX
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Specialty
Job Category:  R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type:  On-site
Job Title:  Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description: 

The Impact You'll Make

As our Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing, optimizing, and standardizing manufacturing processes to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective production.

At Danfoss, we prioritize learning, growth, well-being, and inclusion. Your impact? You will directly improve operational performance, enable successful product launches, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Customers, colleagues, and partners will benefit from your ability to enhance manufacturing capabilities, reduce operational risks, and deliver world-class products.

You’ll collaborate closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams, taking ownership of manufacturing process improvements, APQP, Pro-launch activities, and lean implementation—helping us move toward a more efficient and innovative future.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead manufacturing process improvements to ensure product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Support new product introductions and APQP/Pro-launch activities, ensuring engineering requirements are met.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing and quality issues using structured problem-solving methods.
  • Use your skills in lean manufacturing tools (DBS, VSM, 5S, Poka-Yoke) to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
  • Continuously learn and share knowledge to enhance how we innovate and operate.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering and several years of manufacturing experience (automotive preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with quality tools such as SPC, PFMEA, capability studies, and root cause analysis.
  • Proficiency in tools such as SAP, Excel, AutoCAD, and Minitab.
  • Advanced English communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional, global teams.

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities. 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.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are. You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, 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.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.  Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Want to know more? Please visit our FAQ Page.

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.

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