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We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
On-Site
Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
payments $80,000 - $100,000 Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.
You support our team as
- Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to support product introductions, process changes, and capacity improvements.
- Develop and maintain process and machinery specifications, ensuring alignment with product requirements, quality standards, and operational needs.
- Support the introduction of new products and process changes, including equipment selection, layout development, and process validation.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including manufacturing, product engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to ensure successful process implementation.
- Evaluate existing processes and equipment to identify opportunities for efficiency, quality, cost, and safety improvements.
- Support equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.
- Apply structured problem‑solving methods to address process performance issues and drive sustainable corrective actions.
- Ensure processes comply with applicable internal standards, safety requirements, and quality systems.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including process flows, work instructions, specifications, and change records.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical, or related discipline).
- 3–7+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience designing or implementing manufacturing processes and production equipment.
- Experience developing and maintaining process or machinery specifications.
- Hands‑on experience supporting production environments, including troubleshooting and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, process design, and equipment integration.
- Ability to analyze process performance data and translate insights into practical improvements.
- Experience with process documentation, validation, and change management.
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability and production readiness concepts.
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.
