Development Engineer

About the Role

As a Development Engineer you will be responsible for developing optimizing and standardizing manufacturing processes to support operational excellence across NOVs manufacturing operations. Working closely with Production Quality Maintenance Planning and R&D teams you will identify opportunities to improve productivity reduce costs enhance product quality and support the implementation of new manufacturing technologies.

This role combines hands-on production support with strategic process development and continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with global teams and act as a technical resource to support manufacturing performance process stability and operational efficiency.

About the Company

At NOV we deliver safe high-quality technology-driven equipment services and support that are essential to the global energy industry. Our mission is simple: we power the industry that powers the world.

At NOVs business unit Subsea Production Systems (SPS) we empower the energy sector with passion expertise and forward-thinking solutions. We develop reliable and efficient subsea energy production products that enhance our customers energy portfolios. With strong roots in the offshore oil and gas industry we are also at the forefront of future technologies such as water treatment ammonia storage carbon injection and wind energyhelping to reduce CO₂ emissions and drive the energy transition.

SPS is headquartered in Brøndby Denmark with production sites in Kalundborg (DK) Porto do Acu (Br) Glenrothes (UK) and offices in Stavanger and Oslo (No) Rio de Janeiro ( Br) and Houston (US). Globally our team includes around 1500 dedicated professionals contributing to NOVs workforce of approximately 34000 employees.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Improve and optimize manufacturing processes across global production sites.

• Solve complex production challenges and provide hands-on technical support.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency quality and cost performance.

• Support the introduction of new manufacturing technologies and processes.

• Partner with Operations Quality Maintenance Planning and R&D teams to drive operational excellence.

• Analyze production data and turn insights into measurable improvements.

• Develop and maintain process standards and technical documentation.

• Share expertise and support the development of engineers and technicians.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Quality and HSE standards.

• Support manufacturing teams worldwide with a customer-focused mindset.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

Were looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.

• Min 3 years of experience in Process Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or Production Engineering.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes equipment and process monitoring.

• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Experience using data to drive process improvements and operational performance.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Fluent English written and spoken and preferred Danish.

What We Offer

At NOV you will become part of a supportive and collaborative international finance environment where learning and development are encouraged from day one.

We offer:

• Exposure to global finance operations and international collaboration

• Hands-on experience within FP&A controlling reporting and business partnering

• Opportunities to work on business-critical projects and improvement initiatives

• A supportive and trust-based team culture with strong collaboration

• Professional development and internal career opportunities across the organization

• A dynamic role with exposure to both finance and operational stakeholders

• Onboarding support training programs and continuous learning opportunities

• Flexible and modern working environment

Why join us

You will join an international dynamic and collaborative work environment where growth innovative thinking and continuous improvement are core to how we operate. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to grow professionally through diverse and challenging assignments supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that values learning and development.

Joining NOV means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization that is committed to operational excellence sustainability and long-term career progression.

With us at NOV Subsea Production Systems youll have an important role in delivering reliable and efficient subsea solutions meeting todays energy demands and shaping a more sustainable future.

Join us in going beyond to shape the future of energy. Because energy matters.