Manufacturing Engineer

Nilfisk is a leading global player within the professional cleaning industry. With more than 120 years of innovation experience, we are dedicated to delivering reliable solutions and products of high quality that pave the way for a safer, more productive, and cleaner day for millions of companies and private homes around the world.

Nilfisk is undergoing a strategic transformation from a product-oriented manufacturer to a customer-driven global solutions partner.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for our Nagykanizsa factory.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Act as the technical owner for the assigned product portfolio and production lines and ensure robust manufacturing support.

• Drive process excellence by developing and maintaining efficient, safe, and sustainable assembly operations.

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional activities related to product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement projects.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, internal procedures, and quality, environmental, and safety regulations (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

• Contribute to building a culture of problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement within the manufacturing team.

Key Tasks:

• Develop, implement, and optimize assembly processes, tools, and equipment to ensure efficient production and high product quality.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, including assembly line design, PFMEA, process validation, and documentation.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen) to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower costs.

• Provide technical support to production teams in troubleshooting assembly issues and ensuring smooth operations.

• Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flow charts.

• Manage cycle time improvement, lead time reduction, layout optimization etc.

• Collaborate with Quality to investigate non-conformities and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote a culture of safe working practices.

• Support capacity planning, line balancing, and ergonomic assessments to optimize labor utilization.

• Participate in equipment specification, procurement, installation, and qualification for new assembly technologies. Take ownership of technical issues and collaborate with our development team to resolve advanced challenges.

• Adhere to ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 system requirements and support new R&D projects with proper documentation.

• Register and update product technical changes in the SAP system, providing accurate bills of material for production.

• Coordinate initial sampling processes, evaluate technical documentation, and register results.

• Ensure effective communication regarding technical changes and new product parameters.

• Attend weekly meetings to provide status updates and document new processes, ensuring existing documentation is current.

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

• Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Good problem-solving and analytical skills with a structured, data-driven approach.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate clearly at all organizational levels.

• Fluent in English and Hungarian, both written and spoken.

• Proficient in computer applications and software relevant to engineering processes.

Why Join Us?

At Nilfisk, you will benefit from a professional and supportive working environment that fosters liberty and encourages a growth mindset. Our culture promotes engagement and motivation, allowing for an informal yet productive atmosphere. We believe that making mistakes is part of the learning process, and we encourage you to voice your ideas and question the status quo to find the best solutions together.