NPI Process Engineer III

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• Work closely with the design engineering team and sales to rapidly assess manufacturability to enable accurate cost estimates and quote turn around.  

• Own the contract, quote, and manufacturing reviews for standard and nonstandard products as the process/manufacturing engineering focal point; identify customer requirements, risks, assumptions, and acceptance criteria before commitment. 

• Own development and execution of the manufacturing plan for new and revised products from feasibility through prototype, first article, qualification, production release, and sustaining handoff.

• Define and create manufacturing routings, bills of operation, process parameters, tooling, fixtures, inspection methods, control plans, work instructions, training

• Own the manufacturing process development for advanced thermoplastic.
• Own the CNC programming strategy for complex thermoplastic components, including process development, validation, standardization, optimization. 
• Provide technical oversight for machining of PEEK, PTFE, and other engineered polymers.
• Provide technical oversight for injection, compression, and transfer molding processes, including PEEK, PTFE, elastomer, and composite product applications. 
• Define, review, and approve mold, fixture, gauge, and inspection-tool concepts; coordinate supplier design reviews, qualification, and production release. 
• Use CAD/CAM and metrology systems such as SolidWorks, Edgecam, Keyence, CMM, optical inspection, and equivalent technologies to develop and verify manufacturing solutions. 

• Support digital manufacturing initiatives through data collection, process monitoring.

• Promote a lean manufacturing culture by leading continuous improvement initiatives, standardizing best practices, and supporting sustainment across operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

• Five or more years of progressive manufacturing, process, NPI, tooling, or advanced-manufacturing experience. Demonstrated experience with NCR processes, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience leading new product introduction, manufacturability review, process development, qualification, and production handoff in a controlled manufacturing environment. 

• Experience with CNC machining and programming, CAD/CAM, tooling, GD&T, metrology, and engineered thermoplastic or elastomer processing is strongly preferred. 

• Demonstrated capability in NCR/MRB disposition, root cause analysis, CAPA, MOC, engineering change control, risk assessment.
• Strong analytical, project-management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to lead technical work across Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, make risk-based recommendations, document decisions clearly, and maintain accountability through closure. 

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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.