Danfoss Commercial Compressors Ltd

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or related operational environments.
  • Experience with manufacturing technologies and process automation.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement standardized manufacturing processes and testing systems.
  • Drive equipment deployment and facility expansion projects.
  • Collaborate with teams and suppliers to integrate new manufacturing technologies.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for internal promotion and professional development.
  • Flexibility and support for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds.
  • Annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, and personal insurance.
Full Job Description
Req ID: 52008

Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Annual Salary Range: USD 103,000-160,000

Job Experience Level: Associate

Job Title: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

The Impact You'll Make

As an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing operations by introducing advanced technologies, automation, and digital solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and customer responsiveness. Your work will directly influence how products are built, tested, serviced, and delivered across global operations.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales, IT, and Aftermarket teams to industrialize new capabilities, optimize manufacturing performance, and support facility expansion initiatives. This is an opportunity to lead high-visibility projects involving robotics, smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0 technologies, automated testing, and process standardization.

Success in this role comes from delivering scalable manufacturing solutions that improve operational performance, driving successful equipment and process development projects, and helping global teams adopt technologies and best practices that create measurable business impact.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead automation, advanced manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives that improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency across manufacturing and aftermarket operations.
  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes, testing systems, and standardized workflows that enable consistent performance and support global operational excellence.
  • Drive equipment deployment, facility expansion, and new product industrialization projects by creating scalable production solutions, optimizing material flow, and increasing manufacturing capacity.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to identify, evaluate, and integrate new technologies that strengthen manufacturing capabilities and support long-term business growth.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving to reduce waste, improve productivity, and share best practices across global sites.


What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • Typically 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, industrial engineering, service engineering, or related operational environments.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing manufacturing technologies, process automation, testing systems, and continuous improvement initiatives in a production environment.
  • Proven ability to lead capital equipment, process development, or technology deployment projects while collaborating across multiple functions and stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial controls, process validation, ERP/MES-driven operations, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Preferred experience includes Lean Six Sigma certification, controls engineering expertise (PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networking, motion control, and machine safety), and deployment of robotics, vision systems, AGVs/AMRs, CNC machining centers, digital work instructions, manufacturing analytics platforms, Siemens OpCenter, or Ignition.

What You'll Get from Us

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. 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.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You'll receive benefits like 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.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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About Danfoss Commercial Compressors Ltd

Danfoss Commercial Compressors Ltd is a manufacturer of compressors for refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Edenbridge, Kent, United Kingdom. Danfoss Commercial Compressors Ltd produces a range of compressors for commercial and industrial applications, including scroll compressors, reciprocating compressors, and screw compressors. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and data centers. Danfoss Commercial Compressors Ltd is a subsidiary of Danfoss A/S, a global manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
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