Product Engineer

Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Van Wert! We are seeking an experienced Product Engineer who will be responsible for Quick Disconnect Coupling development and enhancement projects. Works independently or with cross-functional disciplines on key tasks associated with a project. Internal & External Communication is critical to the success of the role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop new products or new product series and enhance existing products to improve performance, reliability and reduce product and process costs.
• Technical lead of projects as well as project manager for smaller ones, this role collaborates with or lead the project team in a transversal way: definition of priorities, scheduling, organize, coordinate and lead meetings…
• Carry out the product design by modeling the geometry, defining the materials, the treatments, the sealing construction…
• Conduct necessary verifications (calculations, stack-ups, etc..) to justify design choices during design reviews
• Work jointly with draftsmen potentially based in India for product prints.
• Coordinate the manufacturing of prototypes internally and with subcontractors.
• Define and document test plans and coordinate their achievement to ensure that the products meet the specifications.
• In close collaboration with the customer, you will work with them to delegate inside Danfoss throughout the life of the project: from the definition of the specification to the start of mass production.
• Coordinate and ensure the industrialization of products with quality, manufacturing engineering, and safety departments.
• Ensure to update all technical data in the existing PLM system as well as the ERP one.
• Demonstrate use of Six Sigma tools, continuous improvement tools, Product and Process FMEA, help to implement Control plan, APQP, PPAP to ensure product and process reliability.
• Participate in R&D activities within the connector’s product group demonstrating creativity, appetite for new learnings and problem-solving capacities.

What We’re Looking For

• Define product engineering specification considering customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Achieve design work package, justify choices and provide all technical information which are necessary to manufacture the product.
• Respect safety instructions and workstation standards and Report any  incident that may endanger one’s health and/or safety and that of colleagues
• Bachelors degree in Engineering + 2 to 5 years in mechanical engineering (design preferred)
• Knowledge of Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics

• Mastery of 3D CAD software (Siemens NX a plus)
• Use of material strength calculations, flow simulations
• Knowledge of elastomers and sealing techniques
• Knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatments and surface treatments

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 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.

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.