Manufacturing and Maintenance Engineering Manager

Danfoss • Forest City, NC

92d

About The Position

Are you passionate about working for an industry leader in sustainability? Danfoss provides solutions to our generation's greatest energy challenges. As the world encounters increasing climate change and urbanization, Danfoss is rising to the challenge with expertise and world-leading solutions based on the latest technologies and an Engineering Tomorrow mentality. Danfoss in Forest City, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Manager to join our team. The Manufacturing Engineer Manager is responsible for leading the engineering function in a high-volume & high-mix extrusion and hose manufacturing facility. This role drives continuous improvement, leads capital projects, supports new product launches, and ensures processes are efficient, safe, and aligned with customer and quality standards. The Manufacturing Engineer Manager works cross-functionally to optimize extrusion processes, braiding, coiling, and downstream operations to support production goals and plant transformation efforts. This role reports to the Forest City Plant Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement principles
• Proven project management and cross-functional leadership skills
• Proficiency with CAD, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Extrusion or hose manufacturing
• Facilities maintenance and management
• Experience with braiding, coiling, or vulcanizing equipment
• Capital project or plant layout experience
• SAP experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing, process, and manufacturing engineers.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.
• Manage capital projects from concept through execution, including equipment installation, layout optimization, and vendor coordination.
• Support new product launches and ensure manufacturing readiness through DFM, trials, and SOP development.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, SCM, and operations to solve complex technical challenges.
• Oversee engineering change processes, documentation updates, and standard work implementation.
• Ensure engineering compliance with regulatory, environmental, and customer requirements.
• Provide technical leadership in root cause analysis (RCA), PFMEA, control plans, and corrective actions.
• Track key KPIs such as OEE, scrap, downtime, and productivity - and lead actions to improve them.
• Maintain a strong focus on employee development, mentoring, and succession planning.

Benefits

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Retirement plan
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree