- Supervise and provide direction to Production Engineers towards manufacturing engineering deliverables and responsibilities.
- Recruit, train, and appraise the performance of subordinate staff.
- Participate in and coordinate the implementation of new products into manufacturing through team-based review and approval.
- Develop and coordinate annual CAPEX plans & projects for cost reduction, capacity expansion and safety.
- Lead Continuous Improvement in all aspects to ensure overall operations efficiency up and manufacturing cost down
- Implement action to prevent occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process and quality system through appropriate quality tools.
- Lead engineering efforts toward business system audits, quality audits, and lean manufacturing system audits.
- Consider safety, health and environmental impact of new equipment, and meet the EHS requirements.
- Understanding and complying with all safety rules and company policies.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification within mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or a related field
- Detailed experience in Manufacturing Engineering with at some supervisory experience within a relevant industry, such as automotive, off-highway equipment or similar
- Proven technical skills on manufacturing and assembly processes, preferrable of electro-mechanical products
- Practical experience on using tools for problem solving, such as 8D, 5 Why, FEMA, SPC, 6 Sigma
- Experience in New Product Development (NPD), Develop/Implement capital & facility programs, capacity plans, business system and product changes
- Knowledge of Customer Specific requirements (IATF16949:2016 / ISO9000 / ISO and relevant industry standards
- Knowledge and execution experience as it relates to APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow
- Strong experience in leading and developing people, with demonstrated result of achieved positive organizational cultural change
- Ability to leverage cross-functional resources to support manufacturing requirements
- Fluent English written and verbal language skills
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Lappeenranta, Suomi - Danfoss
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Job Description
Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.
To support the growth of our manufacturing operations, we are now seeking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to be based at our flagship facility in Lappeenranta, Finland.
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling overall Manufacturing programs in Lappeenranta, resulting in significant advancements in productivity, product cost, quality, and product delivery. Leading a team of 4 Engineers, you will provide the necessary technical direction for productivity and overall product cost reduction while meeting production schedules. You will manage teamwork with cross function for productivity, continuous improvement and cost reduction activity. You will be responsible to coordinate implementation of new products in Lappeenranta factory, ensuring that cost, timing and quality will meet or exceed expectations.
Job Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be responsible for:
Background & Skills
The successful Manufacturing Engineering Manager will display:
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.
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.
Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.