Engineering Manager

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking a Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and engineering techs, managing large and small capital projects. This key role in the facility oversees the manufacturing engineering responsibilities such as continuous improvement of all plant-wide processes, cost reduction projects, product cost estimating, maintaining production standards, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and standard work.

As the Engineering Manager you will report to Operational Excellence Engineering Manager and will operate daily out of the Van Wert, OH facility. Support for relocation and work authorization cannot be provided.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will lead a team in managing capital projects for new business, cost reduction projects, value analysis, efficiency improvements, business continuity projects, and economic programs to reduce labor and burden costs in addition to leading projects of your own.
• You will own, prepare, and maintain all production standard work and production documentation, conduct regular standard work checks and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Control Plan reviews to meet IATF standards.
• You will develop, maintain, and improve plant/work cell layouts and work to ensure process improvements are accurately reflected in product costs and labor and material standards.
• You will evaluate customer returns for root cause and corrective actions, utilizing formal problem-solving tools such as 8D analysis, and work to use the analysis to tie back to operations standard work and product documentation.

What We're Looking For

• B.S. in an Engineering discipline such as Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering. Controls experience is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment is required. 10 years is preferred.
• 2 years’ experience of leading a team is preferred
• Proven track record of successfully managing capital projects, coordinating efforts across diverse internal departments and external partners
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong decision making
• Possess proficiency in problem-solving tools and methodologies
• Possess proficiency with various computer software and applications such as CAD, Excel, Word, MS Project, and Minitab

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.