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Manufacturing Engineer
havant, uk
Posted on Nov 3, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.
We now have an opportunity to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to join our flagship manufacturing site in Havant, Hampshire, where you will help shape the future of hydraulic manufacturing through smarter processes, reliable testing systems, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly support products that improve energy efficiency, productivity, and sustainability around the world.
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing new products into production, improving manufacturing performance, and ensuring our assembly and test processes are ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. You will combine practical engineering expertise with data-driven decision-making to deliver measurable operational improvements.
Working closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams, you will help create safer, more efficient, and more capable manufacturing processes that drive quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and improve manufacturing and test processes to increase quality, productivity, and operational performance.
- Support new product introduction projects by ensuring production and testing requirements are built in from the start.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean and problem-solving methods to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
- Manage capital investment projects from business case through implementation to deliver measurable manufacturing benefits.
- Maintain accurate production standards, process documentation, and manufacturing data to support consistent, reliable operations.
What We're Looking For
- Relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, such as HNC / HND level or equivalent
- Experience in manufacturing, process, product, or production engineering within a technical manufacturing environment.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements to develop practical engineering solutions.
- Experience improving manufacturing processes, assembly methods, testing systems, or production performance.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Strong communication and project coordination skills with the ability to work effectively across operational and engineering teams.
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 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.
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.