Optimise production processes and industrialise new products
Are you interested in turning new product concepts into efficient, high-quality production processes? As Process Engineer in Asnæs, you will work with industrialisation, process optimisation and investment projects that support NKT’s contribution to the green transition. You will collaborate across production, quality, product development and HSE to ensure safe and effective manufacturing. Do you want to be part of an international company shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow?

Improve production performance through process optimisation
In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and improving production processes, supporting new product introductions, and identifying opportunities to reduce scrap and overconsumption. Using data, analysis and a structured approach, you will contribute to decision-making related to safety, quality, cost and productivity. You will work closely with production teams, technicians and stakeholders across the organisation to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Implement safe and efficient production processes for new and existing products
• Coordinate process and product optimisation activities in production
• Manage selected investment and pre-study projects
• Analyse root causes and implement improvements to enhance product quality
• Develop and maintain production formulas and models for speed and set-up times

The position is based in Asnæs, Denmark, and reports to the Process Engineering Manager. The role includes a few international travel days per year and close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Team-oriented professional with a structured approach to solving problems
You enjoy working with others and approach challenges methodically and systematically. You are a good listener who values collaboration and shared outcomes. With a practical mindset and curiosity about manufacturing processes, you take initiative and help move improvements from idea to implementation. You are comfortable balancing several tasks while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

You also have:

• Technical education or similar relevant experience
• Experience with production processes or production flows
• Project management experience
• English language skills
• Danish language skills
• Experience with SAP

Contribute to a greener and growing future
We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

You will have the opportunity to develop your career in an international organisation while working closely with experienced colleagues across multiple functions. The role offers exposure to product industrialisation, process development, investment projects and continuous improvement initiatives. You will be part of a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, learning and professional growth are encouraged.

"As a leader, I value people who combine technical understanding with curiosity and collaboration. In this role, you will help shape future production processes while working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing," says Hiring Manager, Elisabet Mallen-Meral.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 5th of August, 2026. Be aware that personality tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Elisabet Mallen-Meral after 20th of July at +45 4166 7770 or Elisabet.MallenMeral@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Renate Pedersen at renate.pedersen@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations, we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Offers a broad range of building wires, low- and medium-voltage power cable solutions supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus. 

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.