Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Requisition ID: 42735

Job Location(s):

Mountain Home, AR, US

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling overall Manufacturing programs. This role will perform a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks involving the application of engineering knowledge and focus on the development of robust manufacturing processes with an emphasis on automation and implementing engineering controls to ensure that product Critical to Quality Characteristics are achieved.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will operate daily out of the Mountain Home, AR facility and report to the Engineering Manager.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Responsible for the Wire Braiding, Spiral Winding, Rubber Tube Extrusion, Plastic Mandrel Extrusion and Mandrel Inspection & Preparation

• Provide leadership and commitment in supporting continuous improvements in safety quality, delivery, and cost (productivity) performance through the deployment of continuous improvement framework.

• Participate in and support assigned Value Stream team as well as manages global plant projects.

• Support and champion Environmental Health and Safety projects to promote a Zero Incident Safety Culture.

• Identify and resolve opportunities, gathers and analyzes information, develops and implements action plans to improve efficiency and reduce cost.

• Manage all assigned projects in support of division, plant, and project objectives.

• Develop approaches to solving problems in processes, tooling, equipment, facilities and cost.

• Develops plans, details and implements the required industrialization methods, tooling and equipment for the manufacturing operation.

• Develop specifications, secures quotations, and provides justification for expense and capital expenditures within planned budgets.

• Control manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities to meet Federal and State Regulations.

• Develop and implement cost reductions to meet or exceed departmental and plant goals.

• Provide support to Quality Programs to improve product, process and procedural integrity.

Background & Skills

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.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Science degree from an accredited institution required

• Minimum 3 year of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with 2-D and 3-D Design (AutoCAD, Solidworks, ProE or others)

• Experience managing a capital expenditure project; develop of specifications, securing quotation, evaluation, and selection of vendors; project planning, installation, and commissioning of the equipment

• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to drive out cost and improve process quality

• Possess strong communication skills, verbal and written

• Knowledge of SAP ERP preferred

• Ability to travel up to 10% when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Six Sigma Green Belt and / Lean Champion Certification

• Experience in processing equipment, tooling, and fixturing design

• Proficient in product industrialization

• Experience with 2-D and 3-D Design (AutoCAD, Solidworks, ProE or others)

• Ability to write specifications for PLC and HMI applications; programming and interface experience a plus

• Experience implementing Kanban, shop floor inventory management, and product flow projects

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system

• Paid Time Off

• Medical and Dental insurance

• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

• Employee Referral Program

This list does 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.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

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 42.000 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 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.