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Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

New Product Introduction Engineer 2

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMinnetonka, MN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's/University degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, or a related science/technical field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a medical device or related industry.
  • Understanding of relevant ISO standards and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice principles and their application in medical device manufacturing, including country-specific regulatory requirements.
  • Understanding of process validation principles and how to validate manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality and necessary safety protocols.
  • Intermediate knowledge of quality control tools such as statistical process control and root cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with product testing and inspection methods to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the development, prototyping, and testing of new products and processes, including design verification, validation, and the creation of standard operating procedures, test methods, and technical documentation.
  • Support planning and executing New Product Introduction projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring timelines, budgets, and customer requirements are met.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to develop manufacturing processes, select materials, resolve technical issues, and support design for manufacturability.
  • Plan and execute process validation, including Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification; conduct risk assessments per ISO 13485 and develop process control strategies to support robust product and process development.
  • Support risk management activities, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and ensure integration and alignment with applicable regulatory standards.
  • Provide hands-on support for prototyping, pilot builds, process development, validation, transfer to production, and troubleshooting; collaborate with suppliers for materials, components, and equipment qualification.
  • Contribute to feasibility studies and evaluate new technology identification to ensure scalable, compliant manufacturing solutions.
  • Engage in cross-functional communication and external collaboration to align project goals, manage stakeholders, facilitate New Product Introduction project timelines, and stay current with industry technologies and best practices.
  • Support management of Quality Management System activities such as Corrective and Preventive Actions, Process Approval Requests, Nonconforming Material Review Reports, and other applicable items as required.

About the Company

Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Freudenberg Group is a German family-owned technology company with a diversified portfolio across seals, consumer cleaning products, technical textiles, and filtration. It develops and sells high-tech components and sealing systems for automotive and industrial use, as well as consumer brands like Vileda, O-Cedar, and Wettex, and provides nonwovens and filtration solutions for automotive, construction, and medical applications. It stays different from competitors through family ownership and broad diversification across markets and products, which reduces dependence on any single cycle. Its goal is to grow by offering a wide, globally distributed range of technically informed products while preserving long-term ownership and stability through diversification.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Weinheim, Germany
Founded
1849

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