Jobs at Freudenberg Group

Conduct applied research and prototype AI-driven engineering solutions (neural networks, surrogate models, LLM assistants, digital twins) for condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and lifecycle optimization; integrate sensor and simulation data; validate models; scale research into production in collaboration with engineering teams across DE/USA.

Lead regional design and development projects for OEM air filtration customers. Manage APQP-compliant product development from requirements through approvals, SOP and transfer to Sales/Ops. Drive filter media development, coordinate project teams and launch managers, contribute to R&D engineering initiatives, and monitor market and competitor trends for product value propositions.

Combine on-the-job training with classroom study in a three-year dual bachelor's program in mechanical engineering. Includes a two-month internship, international office placements, modules in design, strength theory, materials science, quality management, leadership workshops, and language/IT training.

Create and manage production schedules balancing demand, capacity, inventory, and delivery. Use ERP (SAP preferred) to plan and monitor manufacturing, coordinate cross-functionally, identify and mitigate material/capacity risks, analyze data to improve planning accuracy, and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize operations and customer satisfaction.

Lead a global, multi-year ECM transformation including legacy data migration, implementation of ECM processes, information architecture and governance, AI-enabled digital processes, and coordination of international teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable business value.

Manage and improve the site Quality Management System, quality processes, KPIs, warranty operations, customer claims, audits, contract risk, corrective actions, and quality training. Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, suppliers, customers, site quality teams, and corporate stakeholders to resolve issues, reduce risk, maintain standards, and drive continuous improvement.

Develops new business for wire drawing materials and lubricants, provides technical customer support, supports sales through customer visits and consulting, researches markets and competitors, and maintains CRM records. The role covers Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Texas, and Florida, with 50–60% travel within the assigned district and elsewhere in the United States as needed.

Design, develop, test, and optimize SAP ABAP solutions on S/4HANA and HANA database. Translate business requirements into technical specs, perform performance tuning, build OData/Gateway services, integrate via IDocs/Proxies, and mentor junior developers while managing multiple deliverables.

Manage plant-level controlling: prepare and analyze cost/profitability reports, perform target vs. actual comparisons, identify savings, support management with financial analyses, create budgets/forecasts/investment plans, monitor production metrics, collaborate with production/logistics, and improve controlling tools/processes.

Plan, schedule, and prioritize production orders; monitor capacities and deadlines; manage bottlenecks; coordinate with production and logistics; handle inventory planning and execution; maintain SAP for production/warehouse; analyze production KPIs; optionally develop KPI visualizations in Power BI.

Lead a European filtration media development team, define priorities and timelines, manage project pipeline, drive product development from concept to production and launch, collaborate with internal/external stakeholders, support patent activities, and maintain supplier and research partnerships.

The Launch Management Apprentice supports new projects by updating schedules, managing materials, verifying SOP documents, and participating in improvement projects.

Manage sales and account responsibilities within a defined territory focusing on customer service and professionalism in the lubrication systems sector.

Lead demand forecasting and S&OP activities to ensure product availability across horizons. Translate sales/marketing inputs into demand plans, maintain forecasting models and master data in SAP/IBP, monitor forecast accuracy and stock/service levels, manage ordering and co-packing, and drive supply chain improvements including quality and SLOB management.

The HR Generalist will support employees throughout their lifecycle, manage recruitment processes, handle administrative HR tasks, and contribute to HR projects and improvements.

Act as a technical partner to sales and customers: diagnose application challenges, propose solutions, support demonstrations and launches, collaborate cross-functionally, and travel domestically to drive new business and customer satisfaction.

Manage and grow distributor relationships and new business in professional cleaning across NE Italy. Conduct customer visits, execute sales activities to meet KPIs, collaborate on promotions and product launches, provide basic product training, maintain C4C sales data, forecast and report performance, and coordinate with Customer Service and Logistics to ensure service levels.

Provide local and remote IT support for ~400 users across multiple Americas sites. Configure, deploy, administer, and troubleshoot PCs, mobile devices, printers, scanners, IP cameras and related equipment. Manage site IT infrastructure, purchase consumables, coordinate external vendors, maintain inventory and documentation, and participate in regional/corporate IT projects while supporting digital transformation.

Lead a textile manufacturing plant with 200–300 employees, owning site strategy, production performance, safety, quality, delivery, profitability, compliance, and OPEX/CAPEX budgets. Manage and develop the plant leadership team, drive lean management and continuous improvement, represent the site to stakeholders, and foster a high-performance culture. Requires substantial manufacturing leadership experience, plant or production-area management experience, strong operational and financial expertise, and fluent German and English.

Manage capital projects, contractor supervision, support sustainability initiatives, and improve production capacity through automation in a manufacturing setting.