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Quality Process Engineer - Manufacturing

Danfoss
Danfoss Salary
Forest, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026
The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer! This person will drive continuous improvement and ensure product and process excellence through the implementation and oversight of the Quality Management System (QMS). This role supports manufacturing operations, leads structured problem-solving efforts, and ensures compliance with quality standards and certifications.

The Quality Engineer will collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues, support new product launches, and maintain customer satisfaction by ensuring consistent product quality and process performance.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for plant quality issues, including facilitating 8D problem-solving teams and verifying implementation of permanent solutions
  • Identify and drive quality improvement initiatives aligned with plant and organizational objectives
  • Interface with customers to resolve quality concerns, including managing returns, credits, and complaints
  • Support new product launches through participation in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and completion of PPAP submissions
  • Maintain and update quality documentation including Control Plans, PFMEA, and process data tracking systems
  • Support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications, including audits, compliance activities, and document control
  • Provide training to employees on quality tools, procedures, and standards
  • Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge R&R studies and maintain measurement equipment
  • Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams on quality-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Prepare and present internal and external quality reports and performance metrics

Required Qualifications
What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR equivalent experience (5 years quality engineering experience with 10 years manufacturing experience and active pursuit of an engineering degree)
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
  • Experience with quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, DOE, APQP, and 8D
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a quality engineering or manufacturing role
  • Internship or project experience in quality control, process improvement, or manufacturing operations (for entry-level candidates)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
  • Experience in extrusion or hose manufacturing environments

What You'll Get From Us
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.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Personal insurance

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

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.

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.

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