Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:- Lead the execution of global metal stamping engineering strategy across North America, ensuring alignment from vision to shop-floor reality.
- Develop and coach multi-site engineering teams, building strong technical leadership and bench strength across plants.
- Standardize stamping processes, tooling practices, and engineering methods to drive consistency and scalability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase OEE, reduce variation, and elevate overall plant performance.
- Identify and implement automation, digitalization, and advanced manufacturing technologies to modernize operations.
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve systemic issues and support successful product launches.
- Own capital planning input and ROI validation, driving cost optimization and high-impact investment decisions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field (advanced degree preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in metal stamping or high-volume manufacturing environments.
- 5+ years of leadership experience with responsibility across multiple sites or regions.
- Deep expertise in stamping processes, tooling, and die design (progressive/compound strongly preferred).
- Proven track record driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Ability to lead in a global, matrixed organization and influence stakeholders across functions and regions.
- Strong business acumen with experience in capital planning, cost management, and data-driven decision making.
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.
Freudenberg-NOK General PartnershipSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in engineering roles within the metals manufacturing industry
- Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory position
- Strong understanding of metallurgical processes, materials science, and manufacturing techniques
- Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools
- Knowledge of quality control standards and procedures
- Familiarity with industry regulations and safety standards
Freudenberg Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Freudenberg Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Freudenberg Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered strong at many U.S. sites, with low‑cost options, HSA contributions, and on‑site clinics in some locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is standard across U.S. entities, though exact match mechanics differ by business group and year.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often described as good, with some locations offering generous holiday schedules.
Freudenberg Group Insights
What We Do
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and research institutions, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies and excellent products and services for about 40 markets and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, technical textiles, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products and the most modern cleaning products. Strength of innovation, strong customer orientation, diversity, and team spirit are the cornerstones of the Group. The 170-year-old company holds strong to its core values: a commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action. In 2022, the Freudenberg Group employed more than 51,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than €11.7 billion. Learn more about us and visit our digital home at freudenberg.com and read the stories that make us Freudenberg. Visit and follow us at www.freudenberg.com https://www.instagram.com/freudenberg.group/ www.youtube.com/FreudenbergGroup www.facebook.com/freudenberggroup *** Netiquette *** We look forward to receiving your comments and posts. On behalf of all users, we ask for constructive contributions, mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance. All contributions will be checked and we reserve the right to delete contributions. This applies in particular to unlawful content, incorrect statements, advertising for third parties, spam or slander. In addition, we reserve the right to remove comments that are otherwise inappropriate or incorrect. Contributions made by external users do not necessarily reflect Freudenberg’s opinion. Please find our data protect information here: https://www.freudenberg.com/fileadmin/downloads/english/2020-11_DataProtectionInformation_SocialMedia_EN.pdf
