Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Danfoss • Easley, SC

54d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader is responsible for the organization and performance of the Manufacturing Engineering Team. This position ensures that production departments are provided with processes that focus on safety, produce excellent quality products with a high first pass yield, meet customer demands and ensure lowest possible product costs while keeping scrap levels at or below budget. The Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader will develop and support CAPEX projects, develop Factory Roadmaps and create Tactical Implementation Plans (TIP) for improvements in the facility. The Manufacturing Team Leader has the responsibility to identify, evaluate and lead the implementation of new manufacturing technologies that create more effective and efficient manufacturing processes. This includes robotics, autonomous vehicles, and Industry 4.0 tools.

Requirements

• BSME, BSIE, BSIM, or degree in related field
• More than 5 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering in a Manufacturing environment
• Comprehensive understanding of finance, capital appropriation, and budgeting practices
• Knowledge and experience with automation (robotics, PLC's, LabView, torque tools) and MES systems

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of the manufacturing engineering team, including support for off shifts and weekend coverage.
• Champion, support, and ensure activities associated with production are meeting specified targets with priority focus being on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Facilitate the implementation of new processes and equipment purchases for new product launches and continuous improvement projects for current processes.
• Delegate work assignments and evaluate performance of each team member.
• Establish a positive work environment with team building tools and employee development with a focus on skills training for every team member.
• Provide support to internal functions where necessary, such as Product Engineering and Finance.
• Manage all relevant documentation, such as routings, MES instructions, SOP's, and tools used for Lean Manufacturing
• Attend Change Management meetings and facilitate approved changes where applicable.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees