Manufacturing Product Engineer - Data Center VSM & New Product Launches

The Impact You'll Make Are you passionate about driving sustainability through innovative engineering? At Danfoss, we develop cutting-edge solutions to address global energy challenges. Guided by our Engineering Tomorrow mindset, we are committed to delivering technologies that enable a more sustainable future. We are seeking a Manufacturing Product Engineer to join our team in Forest City, NC. This role supports the Data Center value stream, leading new product introductions and launches (NPI/NPL) while driving manufacturing excellence throughout the product lifecycle. In this position, you will act as a key link between product engineering, manufacturing, and operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production processes. This role plays a strategic part in industrialization, process optimization, and ongoing product support in a high-volume environment reports directly to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager in Forest City. What You'll Be Doing Lead and support new product introductions and launches (NPI/NPL), including design reviews, DFM/DFA, production readiness, line setup, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and production ramp-up Lead manufacturing engineer for Data Center products, ensuring alignment with business and customer requirements while serving as a key technical liaison across teams Define, implement, and continuously optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and launch plans, including timelines and risk mitigation strategies Monitor, analyze, and improve operational KPIs (yield, cycle time, throughput), while troubleshooting production issues using root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Drive and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, as well as process, material, and product performance optimization Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams, including participation and leadership in supplier evaluations and improvement initiatives Lead engineering initiatives for Fluid Conveyance products, including product development, enhancements, lifecycle management, and cost reduction Develop and validate new products through structured testing, performance analysis, and data-driven technical reporting, using advanced engineering tools and methodologies Act as a technical leader, ensuring cross-functional alignment, clear communication, and successful execution of complex projects Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and customer expectations in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment What We're Looking For Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably extrusion, hose, or polymer processes) Proven ability to lead complex projects and drive cross-functional collaboration from concept through implementation Proficiency in CAD systems, ERP platforms (preferably SAP), and Microsoft Office tools Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Preferred qualifications Experience with extrusion or textile hose manufacturing processes Familiarity with braiding, coiling, or vulcanization equipment and related technologies Experience with SAP systems Job Criteria Hands-on mindset with a strong presence and engagement on the shop floor Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams Results-driven with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement What You'll Get from Us At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization. We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment: Bonus system Paid vacation Retirement plan Flexible working hours Personal insurance Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups State of the art virtual work environment Employee Referral Program 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.