Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Process Engineer

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFindlay, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, specifically Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or a related discipline.
Five to eight years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience in a production environment.
Proven project management experience leading process improvement, capital, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
Hands-on experience optimizing production processes, equipment, and workflows.
Demonstrated experience using key performance indicators, statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability studies, and analytical problem-solving tools to make decisions.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PFMEA, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
The ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

Lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks to achieve operational goals.
Optimize PTFE compounding, extrusion, and related manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.
Analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and use insights to drive process stability, reduce waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
Troubleshoot production challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HSE teams to execute cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce scrap and downtime.
Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and process innovations that enhance manufacturing performance and support future growth.

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Responsibilities:

Lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks to achieve operational goals.
Optimize PTFE compounding, extrusion, and related manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.
Analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and use insights to drive process stability, reduce waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
Troubleshoot production challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HSE teams to execute cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce scrap and downtime.
Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and process innovations that enhance manufacturing performance and support future growth.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or related discipline).
5-8 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience in a production environment.
Proven project management experience leading process improvement, capital, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
Strong manufacturing background with hands-on experience optimizing production processes, equipment, and workflows.
Highly data-driven with demonstrated experience using KPIs, SPC, DOE, process capability studies, and analytical problem-solving tools to make decisions.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PFMEA, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across multiple departments.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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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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