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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Lappeenranta, Finland
Posted on Nov 3, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
As our new Senior Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/d), you will help shape the future of sustainable electrification from our production site in Lappeenranta, Finland. Your work will have a direct impact on product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and our ability to bring innovative technologies to market. From improving production processes to supporting new product introductions, you will help create solutions that make a difference for our customers and the world around us.
You will become part of a collaborative, international team that values curiosity, continuous improvement, and learning. Whether you are an experienced manufacturing professional or someone with a strong foundation and the right mindset, you will have opportunities to grow, develop new skills, and make a meaningful contribution from day one.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Drive process improvements across manufacturing operations to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency
- Develop and implement production equipment, tooling, and assembly solutions that support safe and scalable manufacturing
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to enable successful product launches and manufacturable product designs
- Analyze production performance and solve root causes to improve product quality and manufacturing reliability
- Learn, share, and improve continuously by bringing new ideas, building knowledge within the team, and helping us strengthen our manufacturing capabilities
What We're Looking For
- Experience in manufacturing, production, industrialization, quality, or process improvement, combined with a strong willingness to learn and develop
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methods, or similar approaches to problem-solving
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with colleagues in an international environment
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- A proactive mindset, curiosity, and a passion for solving problems and improving how things are made
What You'll Get from Us
At Danfoss, you'll join a collaborative team where your ideas matter and your work helps drive the transition to a more sustainable future. We believe in empowering people to grow, take ownership, and make a meaningful impact.
Furthermore:
- 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, 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?
Ready to help shape the future of sustainable electrification? We'd love to hear from you. If you're motivated to learn, collaborate, and contribute to meaningful improvements, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't match every qualification listed.
Our Commitment to Transparency
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.