Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput
Lead and support process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, etc.)
Analyze production data and KPIs to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WI)
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve process issues and reduce downtime
Conduct process audits and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and lean manufacturing standards
Drive waste reduction, cost savings, and cycle time improvements
Lead or participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support on the production floor
Promote and enforce 5S, Lean principles, and operational excellence practices
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related field) preferred
1-3 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience preferred
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
Experience with data analysis and problem-solving tools
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a hands-on production environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Position is located in Durham, NC
Standard work time: Monday through Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Travel may be required no more than 10%
Job regularly requires standing, walking, climbing and visual inspection typically 50% or more of the time.
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 engineering
- 1-3 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Experience with data analysis and problem-solving tools
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a hands-on production environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
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
