Mechanical Project Engineer

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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Automation • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage capital projects from planning through construction, coordinating contractors and prioritizing sustainability initiatives. Support manufacturing capacity improvements using automation and robotics, evaluate production and utility systems, prepare construction specifications and drawings, coordinate procurement, and maintain site obsolescence and sustainability plans. The role also contributes to project management policy improvements and requires experience with manufacturing environments, scheduling, CAD, technical writing, and construction procurement.
Summary Generated by Built In

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Responsibilities:

  • Manage capital projects in accordance with the organization’s project management policy
  • Contractor/construction coordination and supervision with an emphasis on safety
  • Assist with Durham’s project prioritization with an emphasis on sustainability
  • Support production capacity efforts through application of automation and robotics
  • Understanding the technical aspects of the production processes
  • Design/comprehension of utility systems (natural gas, thermal fluid, cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, and electrical power)
  • Prepare or coordinate procurement of construction specifications and drawings
  • Supporting the creation and organization of site obsolescence and sustainability plans
  • Contribute to improvements to the project management policy

Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred); other disciplines acceptable based upon work experience
  • 5 years in a manufacturing environment (nonwovens preferred)
  • 3-5 years of capital project management or participation
  • Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD), drawing standards, and technical writing
  • Experience with scheduling software (MS Project or MS Planner)
  • Experience with procurement process (RFP, orders/contracts)
  • Experience with utility and manufacturing control systems is a plus

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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.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another discipline supported by relevant work experience
  • Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably nonwovens
  • Three to five years of capital project management or participation experience
  • Experience with CAD software, including AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of drawing standards and technical writing
  • Experience with scheduling software such as MS Project or MS Planner
  • Experience with procurement processes, including RFPs, orders, and contracts
  • Experience with utility and manufacturing control systems

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.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered strong at many U.S. sites, with low‑cost options, HSA contributions, and on‑site clinics in some locations.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is standard across U.S. entities, though exact match mechanics differ by business group and year.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often described as good, with some locations offering generous holiday schedules.

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The Company
HQ: Weinheim
17,448 Employees

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

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