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≈ $46k – $84k per year (Estimated)
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Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Danfoss scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Danfoss is a Danish engineering group headquartered in Nordborg that makes mechanical and electronic components for climate solutions, power solutions and drives, including valves, compressors, heat exchangers, hydraulics and frequency converters. Founded in 1933 by Mads Clausen and still family-owned, it runs factories and engineering sites across Europe, the Americas and Asia, with large teams in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Mexico, India, China and Slovenia. Its careers board lists quality, test and application engineers, production operators and assemblers, project and sales engineers, and student workers.

The Impact You'll Make

The Quality Inspector is responsible for inspection at different stages of the production/assembly processes by utilizing gaging and measurement equipment. These observations may result in generation of non-conforming communications, documentation within established Quality records and the containment of that product. Support of process and product audits are also in scope within this position. This position reports to the associated Quality Manager.

This is a 3rd Shift position.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Support inspections for incoming and in-process components and the maintenance of the associated records
  • Utilization of gaging, tools and measuring equipment required for inspection support.
  • Reading blueprint drawings and specifications to ensure that product meets the standards
  • Lead the containment activities on line and support process of NCM.
  • Perform audits of assmebly lines and machining areas ensuring that Standard Works are being followed
  • Evaluation of nonconforming product/materials and identification of nonconformance in proper controlled area.
  • Compliance of all safety rules and maintenance of proper housekeeping using 5S techniques
  • Compliance to all Danfoss policies, procedures and instructions to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, attainment of business goals, and environmental well-being
  • Perform audit of products before they are shipped.

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred
  • Two (2) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of handheld inspection tools, micrometers, calipers, thread gages
  • Basic understanding of engineering drawings including basic GD&T
  • One-year certificate from college or technical school preferred
  • Computer skills specifically Microsoft Office

Additional Responsibilities and Physical Demands

  • Attendance: High expectations for timeliness and communication of absences for preapproval. Ability to work occasional overtime
  • Safety: Follows safety & housekeeping standards and procedures, uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), awareness and concern for the safety of others
  • Quality: Follows standard work procedures, self acknowledges and corrects mistakes, works to avoid errors and get it right the first time
  • Productivity: Ability to meet or exceed productivity goals, manages time wisely, stays on task requiring little supervision to get the job done
  • Teamwork: respects others, shares information, gives & receives feedback, works interdependently with co-workers to accomplish team goals. Works with others to resolve conflicts and promote positive work environment

    Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as well as lift large components in a safe manner.

    *While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee has the potential to be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is at a level the company recommends hearing protection. The employee must be physically able to wear appropriate PPE.

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 including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement 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.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do 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.

Want to know more? Please visit our FAQPag e.

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.

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