Req ID: 49902
Job Location: Ames, IA, US
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type: On-site
Annual Salary Range: USD 75,000-119,000
Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level
Job Title: Process Engineering Team Leader
The Impact You'll MakeAre you a leader who thrives on the factory floor, not behind a desk? As our new
Engineering Team Leader, you will be a hands-on coach and mentor, providing the direct, on-the-floor support that empowers our engineers and technicians to solve real-time challenges.
This is a role where your primary focus is on building people. You will be the go-to leader for a talented technical team, guiding their development, prioritizing their work, and fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.
Your leadership will be the critical link between our engineering talent and our operational success. You will have a direct impact on our performance by ensuring your team is aligned, effective, and ready to tackle any issue that comes their way.
What You'll Be Doing- Lead, coach, and develop a talented team of engineers and technicians, creating clear goals and providing the regular feedback they need to grow.
- Be a visible and hands-on leader on the shop floor, providing direct support and responding to escalations to keep operations running smoothly.
- Champion our core operational priorities of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, ensuring your team is aligned and effective in their daily work.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, empowering your team to identify and solve problems at the root cause.
- Build our future talent pipeline by recruiting, mentoring, and developing the interns on your team.
What We're Looking For- A Bachelors Degree in a technical field, especially in Engineering, along with experience as a leader or supervisor, preferably in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- A passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing people at all levels of an organization.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across all departments.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a strong, visible presence on the shop floor.
- Familiarity with systems like SAP and Teamcenter is a plus.
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 annual bonus, paid vacation, 401k matching, 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.
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