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 NOV's 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 NOV’s 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 energy—helping 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 1,500 dedicated professionals, contributing to NOV’s workforce of approximately 34,000 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.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

We're looking for someone who has:

• A Bachelor's 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.

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

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 you’ll have an important role in delivering reliable and efficient subsea solutions, meeting today’s energy demands and shaping a more sustainable future.

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