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Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Danfoss • Shawnee, OK • 1d ago

Requisition ID: 46863

Job Location(s):

Shawnee, OK, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss Shawnee is looking for an Engineering Team Leader whose primary responsibility will be to provide direct support for the engineers and to work with operations team leaders to prioritize activities. This includes assisting with direct line support and supporting data-driven continuous improvement. The Team Leader will also work closely with the quality, maintenance, test stand support team, and controls team to support project work.

This is an onsite position in Shawnee, Oklahoma, reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

What You'll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Foster teamwork and engagement that embodies Danfoss's values and behaviors

Support and actively participate in the development of products, manufacturing processes, and infrastructure.

Lead manufacturing engineering department to ensure timely completion of product development requirements and other projects as assigned.

Evaluate product design for manufacturability and drive issue resolution.

Willing to be hands-on, flexible, and committed to the success of the company goals.

Develop production testers to ensure system performance.

Influence, lead, and work in cooperation with cross-functional teams to meet changing demands.

Coordinate with Manager to create clear, documented expectations for each team member - including Developmental goals

Provide feedback regularly, recognizing good performance and providing course corrections for performance issues

Design for manufacturing and assembly

Project management - plan development and execution

Reinforce priorities of SQDC within operations

Provide coaching and development planning for engineers

Mentor and continue developing interns on the team creating a talent pipeline

Have a strong shop floor presence

Guide team to identify waste and opportunities through RCPS, MIFAs, and Pareto charts

Support productivity improvement goal of 10% YOY within Ames Operations

Respond to escalations and help to resolve issues quickly

Foster a continuous improvement culture

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

4-year Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering field

3-year Manufacturing Engineering experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Computer skills: SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) required

Proven problem-solving skills

Strong decision-making skills

Team player who can build positive working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Technical Engineering field

Previous Leadership role experience

10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience

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 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.

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 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.

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