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Mechanical Project Engineer

Freudenberg Performance Materials
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: From apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare and to building interiors and more. Join our team and shape the future of innovation with us! Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.

Some of your Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Durham, NC

On-Site

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

You support our team as

Mechanical Project Engineer

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

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.

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