Req ID: 49908
Posting Job Location: Forest City ,NC, US
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Fluid Conveyance Division
Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type: On-site
Job Title: Sr. New Product Development Engineer - Fluid Conveyance
Job Description:
The Impact You'll MakeDanfoss is seeking a highly motivated and technically accomplished Senior NPD Engineer to lead complex New Product Development (NPD) initiatives within our Fluid Conveyance division. This role is responsible for driving innovation, leading strategic product development programs, and delivering technical solutions that support business growth and customer success.
The Senior NPD Engineer is a technical leader who drives high-impact projects and innovation while supporting business goals through strong collaboration. This role combines engineering expertise and project leadership to guide products from concept to commercialization, working autonomously with global teams to execute development and optimization initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing- Lead multiple large-scale New Product Development projects from concept through final qualification, ensuring on-time delivery and achievement of project objectives.
- Serve as Technical Leader for global localization, product rationalization, and strategic engineering initiatives.
- Lead and manage prototype development and validation activities at manufacturing sites, ensuring successful execution of product development milestones. Regular travel to production facilities is required to provide hands-on technical support, oversee trials, and facilitate effective collaboration with plant teams.
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, supporting innovation, intellectual property development, and patent activities.
- Apply advanced engineering principles, industry standards, and development tools, including Design Rules, DFMEA, validation testing, technical reporting, and product documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within engineering and project management processes.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical drawings, product specifications, and related documentation required for product launches.
- Define raw material and material specifications for new product development programs.
- Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.
- Provide technical leadership and support to Sales, Product Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality organizations.
- Represent NPD engineering during customer, supplier, and external stakeholder interactions.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in hose manufacturing, fluid conveyance, or product development environments.
- Experience with rubber and plastic extrusion processes is preferred.
- Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal; additional language skills are an advantage.
- Project Management certification is preferred.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively work across organizational boundaries.
- Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), risk management, and product validation methodologies is highly desirable.
What You'll Get from UsAt 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.
