Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Rubber Engineering Team to develop and refine processing procedures and parameters.
• Serve as a technical liaison between engineering, maintenance, and customer teams.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve operational challenges using effective problem-solving techniques.
• Establish process flows and timelines for new product launches.
• Develop and implement standards for operational procedures.
• Support and monitor the GROWTTH program and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review current production processes for tooling and efficiency improvements.
• Reduce tooling damage and minimize secondary operations.
• Monitor non-conforming rates by part and process; implement corrective actions.
• Eliminate non-value-added operations and streamline workflows.
• Maintain a project list and activity log for regular review and updates.
• Foster positive communication across all shifts and team members.
• Support daily production requirements and sample production for customer engineering.
• Provide technical support and training for production staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industrial regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in process engineering, preferably in the rubber or polymer industry.
• Proven experience in developing and optimizing material processing procedures.
• Strong technical communication and collaboration skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Innovative thinker with a drive for continuous improvement and execution.

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

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.