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Process Engineer

Danfoss
Danfoss Salary
Freeport, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026
The Impact You'll Make

Imagine shaping the future of manufacturing by using your skills to design and refine our production lines. You’ll be at the forefront of technology, transforming how we build the hydrostatic transmissions that power industries worldwide.

Your work will directly boost our efficiency and product quality, making a tangible impact on our success. You will be a key link between our design teams, production floor, and external partners, ensuring our processes are seamless and state-of-the-art.

This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to drive meaningful change within a global technology leader. You’ll have the autonomy to manage projects from start to finish, seeing your innovative ideas come to life on the factory floor.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Lead manufacturing process improvement projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and timeline goals.
  • Design and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing cells, collaborating with equipment suppliers to select and integrate the best tooling and machinery.
  • Apply your expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles to analyze and streamline production workflows, eliminating waste and boosting productivity.
  • Utilize innovative technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality to visualize and validate new machine designs and cell layouts before implementation.
  • Act as a key technical problem-solver on the production floor, working directly with our teams to resolve process challenges and ensure smooth operations.

What We're Looking For
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2 years of hands-on experience in a process or manufacturing engineering role, preferably supporting machining operations, finishing operations and semi-automated assembly
  • Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies (such as Value Stream Mapping, 8D, FMEA, or SMED).
  • Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (such as NX, AutoCAD, or Inventor) and familiarity with PLM systems like Teamcenter.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with everyone from production teams to senior management.

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.

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