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Nilfisk

Global manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026Deadline 11/30/26
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China
Hybrid
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • At least 8 years of product design experience, preferably in commercial vacuum products.
  • At least 5 years of independent product management experience is preferred.
  • Experience using Creo software.
  • Experience with commercial or consumer vacuum products, their construction, and key dimensions.
  • Knowledge of product development philosophy.
  • Strong logical and critical thinking, data analysis, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and understand others, especially engineers.
  • Strong project management ability.
  • Excellent written, reading, listening, and speaking skills in English, with the ability to host meetings in English.
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop new products, particularly floor cleaning machines and NPD/NSD projects.
  • Lead and manage the structural design team, ensuring that design tasks meet product requirements and quality standards.
  • Organize and coordinate design-team assignments and structural design discussions, resolve technical problems, and propose feasible recommendations and solutions.
  • Write or review structural design documents, drawings, and test reports, and conduct design review activities.
  • Collaborate with design and cross-functional teams throughout new product development from concept to mass production, leading the R&D group to ensure product success.
  • Guide and develop the team, strengthen its overall capabilities and contributions, conduct performance assessments and evaluations, and improve design and delivery capabilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience collaborating with advanced external suppliers on technology and product development.
  • Product management experience in overseas markets.

About the company

Nilfisk is a global manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment with more than a century of experience. The company makes and sells a wide range of machines for cleaning needs in commercial, industrial, and consumer settings, including high-pressure cleaners, vacuums, and floor cleaning equipment. Its products are designed to remove dirt and grime efficiently using powered cleaning methods such as water jets, suction, and scrubbing, with options sold directly, through a network of dealers, and via an online store for machines, accessories, and spare parts. Compared to competitors, Nilfisk emphasizes long-lasting quality and efficiency, aiming to lower the total cost of cleaning for customers by delivering reliable equipment and complete cleaning solutions. The company’s goal is to provide effective cleaning technologies and services that help facilities manage cleaning needs more cost-effectively across industries such as manufacturing, facility management, and commercial cleaning.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Brøndbyvester, Denmark

Founded

1906

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What believers are saying

  • Nilfisk posted 0.2% organic growth in 2025 and improved its competitive position.
  • Freudenberg's April 2026 takeover brings capital, distribution, and product overlap synergies.
  • Nilfisk celebrated 120 years in February 2026, reinforcing brand trust with enterprise buyers.

What critics are saying

  • Nilfisk delisted from Nasdaq Copenhagen on May 12, 2026, cutting public transparency for employees.
  • Freudenberg seeks compulsory acquisition of remaining shares, then integration pressure will reshape teams quickly.
  • Nilfisk's 2026 outlook stays only minus 1% to 2% growth, exposing weak demand risk.

What makes Nilfisk unique

  • Nilfisk has 120 years in professional cleaning, plus direct sales and dealer reach in 100 countries.
  • Freudenberg completed Nilfisk acquisition on April 15, 2026, combining complementary cleaning portfolios.
  • Nilfisk spans high-pressure cleaners, vacuums, and floor machines across commercial and industrial sites.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Long and Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Plan

Paid Volunteer Day

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Company News

Yahoo Finance
May 11th, 2026
Nilfisk cuts minimum board members from five to three, elects new directors

Nilfisk Holding A/S held an Extraordinary General Meeting on 11 May 2026, approving several key proposals. Shareholders voted to amend the Articles of Association, reducing the minimum number of Board members elected by the General Meeting from five to three. The meeting elected Karin Overbeck, Marc Kühn and Dominik Thoma as Board members for the term until the next Annual General Meeting. PricewaterhouseCoopers was appointed as auditor for financial year 2026 and for sustainability purposes. At the subsequent Board meeting, Marc Kühn was elected Chair and Dominik Thoma Deputy Chair. The entire Board will serve as the Audit Committee, with Kühn as Chair. Kühn will also chair the Remuneration and Nomination Committees, with Thoma and Overbeck as ordinary members.

Berlingske
Feb 19th, 2026
Nilfisk shareholders get more time to consider $158-per-share takeover bid from Freudenberg

Nilfisk shareholders have until 8 April to accept a takeover offer from German conglomerate Freudenberg, the Danish company announced Thursday. The deadline was extended from this week. Freudenberg offered DKK 140 per share in December, valuing Nilfisk at nearly DKK 3.8 billion. The deal requires acceptance from shareholders representing over 90% of shares. Currently, shareholders holding 81.2% have accepted. Major shareholders Kirkbi Invest, Ferd and PrimeStone Capital, along with Nilfisk's board and management, controlling 50.9% of shares, committed to accepting in December. If successful, Freudenberg intends to delist Nilfisk from the Danish stock exchange. Founded in 1906, Nilfisk manufactures cleaning machines and employs approximately 4,500 people globally, selling products in over 100 countries.

Benzinga
Jan 7th, 2026
Freudenberg offers €507M for Danish cleaning equipment maker Nilfisk

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions has announced a recommended public offer to acquire all outstanding shares in Danish company Nilfisk Holding at DKK 140 per share, valuing the company at approximately DKK 3.80 billion (€507 million). The three largest shareholders in Nilfisk, collectively holding approximately 50.54% of outstanding shares and votes, have committed to accepting the offer. The board of directors of Nilfisk has issued a statement in accordance with Danish takeover regulations. The acquisition would bring the Copenhagen-based company under Freudenberg's ownership.

MHD Supply Chain
May 7th, 2024
Nilfisk launches CS7020 Lithium Ion Sweeper/Scrubber Dryer

Nilfisk launches CS7020 Lithium Ion sweeper/scrubber dryer.

GlobeNewswire
Dec 17th, 2023
Nilfisk appoints Jon Sintorn as new CEO

Peter Nilsson, Chair of the Board of Directors in Nilfisk comments: "I am very pleased to announce Jon Sintorn as CEO of Nilfisk.