The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss, we’re seeking a proactive and experienced QEHS Manager to drive our commitment to product quality, environmental responsibility, and workplace safety. In this role, you will lead our Safety and Quality journey, ensuring these principles are deeply embedded in our culture and operations. You’ll drive strategic and hands-on initiatives to improve product quality, enhance workplace safety, and ensure environmental compliance. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives on continuous improvement, compliance leadership, and empowering teams to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes

 

This is a fully onsite position at our Lousiville, KY facility.

What You’ll Be Doing

Quality Leadership & Continuous Improvement
•    Oversee product and process quality across the facility, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ASME standards.
•    Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for customer complaints, RMAs, and internal non-conformities
•    Address daily quality issues using a 4-step or 8D problem-solving process, engaging all relevant stakeholders.
•    Conduct PFMEA, control plans, process capability studies, and implement preventive actions to ensure process stability
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma
•    Develop and update quality procedures, metrics, and processes to support delivery and performance goals.
•    Monitor and report on quality KPIs, trends, and performance metrics. Including Customer and Supplier PPM, scrap, and rework.
•    Ensure quality documentation is accurate, accessible, and up-to-date.
•    Participate in supplier evaluations and ensure quality expectations are met.
•    Conduct internal and external audits

 

Safety & Environmental Management

•    Lead EHS programs to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.
•    Ensure full compliance with company sustainability goals and environmental regulations 
•    Manage environmental audits, reporting, and initiatives to reduce waste, emissions, and energy usage.
•    Conduct risk assessments and investigate incidents, injuries, and near misses, ensuring thorough documentation and corrective actions.
•    Promote safety awareness through training programs and validate their effectiveness.
•    Foster a culture of safety ownership and proactive hazard prevention.

 

Strategic Leadership and Collaboration

•    Lead cross-functional teams to challenge the status quo and drive innovative improvements.
•    Translate strategy into actionable plans and influence change across departments.
•    Represent the facility in audits, customer visits, and corporate QEHS initiatives.
•    Collaborate with operations, engineering, HR, and sourcing to align QEHS goals with business strategy.
•    Coach cross-functional teams in using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
•    Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
•    Work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams to align on quality goals.

What We're Looking For

•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
•    Minimum 5 years in a Quality/Safety role within a manufacturing environment
•    Minimum 3 years in a management role
•    Black Belt in Six Sigma
•    Strong knowledge of OSHA and ISO 9001 standards
•    Experience with behavior-based safety and structured root cause investigation
•    Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
•    Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change

What Sets You Apart
•    Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability
•    Passion for quality, safety, and sustainability
•    Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
•    Ability to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful changes
•    Collaborative and approachable leadership style
•    Comfortable in fast-paced, multi-tasking environments

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.