Job Description

 

The primary function of this role is to lead a team of high-performing product engineers at Pune who deliver advanced products for future industrial machines. The role provides strategic leadership in enhancing the competitiveness of new products, driving cost-out initiatives, supporting localization, managing PMI of existing products, and ensuring rigorous validation as per specifications.

 

It also involves spearheading research and development of new products for both local and global markets to support business growth, in alignment with the PDP process. The role is part of the global Engineering Leadership Team, operating on a global platform to support both global engineering and local business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

 

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

 

Recruiting, selecting, and onboarding talented R&D professionals, building a high-performing local engineering team. Driving individual and team goals, performance metrics, and development plans. Allocating resources effectively to ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget and managing workloads and priorities. Fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging knowledge sharing, cross-functional cooperation, and open communication. Driving basic managerial responsibilities of goal setting, reviewing work progress, providing feedback, supporting development plans, and driving engagement actions. Providing leadership for engineering projects including cost-out, improving working environment, and committing to continuous improvements in meeting customer requirements. Maintaining a high morale level and work environment in accordance with Danfoss Philosophy & Work Practices. Driving customized designs and modified valves, verifying the design using calculations, FEA, and CFD where applicable. Producing engineering reports documenting the process and performance of the product portfolio. Providing support to manufacturing, sales, and marketing to facilitating effective production of new and existing products. Representing engineering during PGT calls and providing project updates with respective sites Background & Skills

 

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. 

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering or Hydraulics Engineering or Controls or Mechatronics. 6–10 years of proven leadership experience in managing multidisciplinary product engineering teams. Prior knowledge of hydraulics is a strong advantage. Highly self-motivated with excellent communication skills and strong learning agility. Demonstrates a collaborative mindset, team-oriented approach, and well-developed leadership capabilities. Employee Benefits

 

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

Bonus system Paid vacation Flexible working hours Possibility to work remotely Pension plan Personal insurance Communication package Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups State of the art virtual work environment Employee Referral Program

 

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

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.