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Responsibilities:Create, maintain and revise controlled mold, process and assembly specification files, including machine set-up parameters, preparation cards, deflash specification cards and work instructions.
Develop, validate and improve manufacturing methods for molding, secondary operations and complex assembly equipment, including multi-station, automated, semi-automated, fixture-based or poka-yoke controlled processes.
Sample new molds, tools, fixtures and assembly equipment; define process windows, confirm repeatability and release practical set-up instructions for production use.
Analyze scrap, downtime, quality concerns and process variation using appropriate data and statistical methods; implement corrective actions that improve quality, throughput and cost.
Partner with planning, design, quality, maintenance, machine shop and mold shop teams to resolve product, tooling, equipment, fixture, tolerance, material and processability issues.
Support complex assembly equipment readiness, including fixture design input, changeover methods, sensor/interlock verification, error-proofing concepts, ergonomic considerations and production trial feedback.
Coordinate tooling and fixture repairs or revisions with the mold shop and machine shop, including minor tool repairs within capability and escalation of more complex repairs.
Train and support molders, operators and production leads on revised set-ups, process changes, work instructions, and safe operating methods.
Maintain current external engineering standards applicable to the manufacturing location and ensure controlled documentation reflects valid revision levels.
Exercise responsibility for final part quality by stopping or escalating processes that produce discrepant material, in line with site quality and safety expectations.
Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, molding, assembly operations or equivalent technical production support.
Practical exposure to machine set-up, work instructions, controlled documentation, problem solving and production support.
Experience with complex assembly equipment, automation, fixturing, sensors, interlocks, error-proofing or similar production systems is preferred.
Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience in manufacturing, engineering technology, maintenance, tooling or a related field is preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret specifications, engineering drawings, blueprints, tool orders and shop data.
Process troubleshooting, root cause analysis and practical problem solving in a production environment.
Ability to use manufacturing data and basic statistical methods to understand trends, variation and future manufacturing needs.
Proficient computer skills for controlled documentation, specifications, reports and communication.
Clear written and verbal communication with production, technical and cross-functional stakeholders.
Ability to train and support operators in a team-based manufacturing environment.
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.
Vibracoustic USA Inc.Skills Required
- Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, tooling, molding, assembly operations, or equivalent technical production support
- Practical exposure to machine setup, work instructions, controlled documentation, problem solving, and production support
- Experience with complex assembly equipment, automation, fixturing, sensors, interlocks, error-proofing, or similar production systems
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in manufacturing, engineering technology, maintenance, tooling, or a related field
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret specifications, engineering drawings, blueprints, tool orders, and shop data
- Process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and practical problem solving in a production environment
- Ability to use manufacturing data and basic statistical methods to understand trends, variation, and future manufacturing needs
- Proficient computer skills for controlled documentation, specifications, reports, and communication
- Clear written and verbal communication with production, technical, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to train and support operators in a team-based manufacturing environment
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
