What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Danfoss?
The Impact You'll Make
Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Searcy! We are seeking to hire an experienced Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement and ensure product and process excellence through the implementation and oversight of the Quality Management System (QMS). This role provides essential support to manufacturing operations, leads problem-solving efforts, maintains certification standards, and serves as a key liaison for internal and external quality-related matters.
What You’ll Be Doing
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.
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 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Searcy! We are seeking to hire an experienced Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement and ensure product and process excellence through the implementation and oversight of the Quality Management System (QMS). This role provides essential support to manufacturing operations, leads problem-solving efforts, maintains certification standards, and serves as a key liaison for internal and external quality-related matters.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leads root cause analysis and corrective actions for plant quality issues.
- Facilitate and coordinate 8D problem-solving teams.
- Support and verify implementation of permanent corrective actions.
- Identify and lead quality improvement initiatives aligned with plant objectives.
- Interface with customers to resolve concerns and manage returns, credits, and complaints.
- Support new product launches by participating in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
- Perform and document PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions.
- Maintain quality records and monitor critical process data collection.
- Maintain Control Plans and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
- Support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications, audits, and document control.
- Provide training to employees on quality tools, procedures, and standards.
- Maintain calibration and preventive maintenance of laser measurement and lab equipment.
- Collaborate with Engineering and cross-functional teams on quality-related projects.
- Lead and support the application of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Danfoss Business System or similar).
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR equivalent experience (for experienced professionals: 5 years of quality engineering experience with 10 years of manufacturing experience and active pursuit of an engineering degree).
- Proficient knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 (training available for new graduates).
- Strong understanding of quality tools: FMEA, PPAP, DOE, APQP, 8D.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP).
- Strong working knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and lean tools.
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and technical reporting skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable communicating with all organizational levels and external stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
- Willingness to engage in hands-on tasks, including inspection, rework, and audits.
- Ability to work in typical manufacturing environments (dust, noise, etc.)
- 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.
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.
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 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.