What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies?
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We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.
Some of your Benefits
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
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.
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
LaGrange, GA
On-Site
Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
You support our team as
Process Engineer
Responsibilities
We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.
Some of your Benefits
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
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.
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
LaGrange, GA
On-Site
Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
You support our team as
Process Engineer
Responsibilities
- Maintains and improves process capabilities using appropriate tools and applicable methodologies
- Inputs and analyses numerical data to identify patterns and relationships that can be used to develop optimal workflows and processes
- Reviews Key Performance Indicator (KPI) monitoring systems and uses technology to achieve goals
- Supports the creation of training documents and delivers training
- Mentors Apprentices and Technicians to increase individual and team understanding and capability
- Manages new product launches focusing on process & tooling design & development to meet customer requirements and expectations, along with FNST profitability requirements, including productivity and scrap targets.
- Assesses the feasibility of new production compounds concentrating on their capability of performing to the customer specification and their ease of manufacturing.
- Recommends changes be made to the formulation of the compound when the compound does not perform as expected.
- Assists with developing the most economical way to manufacture the pre-forms using existing or new technologies.
- Maintains the preproduction study system and takes quality system compliance responsibility for the area.
- Designs, coordinates, and performs pre-production studies for new materials and/or processes.
- Assists in mold design for prototype area as needed
- Coordinates preproduction efforts of Material development, Rubber mixing, and Molding departments
- Resolves potential processing problems uncovered during preproduction study
- Completes preproduction studies in a timely manner in coordination with customer timing or other project manager’s requirements
- Supports and possibly manages capital projects – New equipment installation and testing
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- 1 or more years of experience in manufacturing.
- 2 or more years of experience with injection and/or compression rubber molding preferred.
- 2 or more years of experience with rubber compounding a plus.
- Knowledge of manufacturing process, PLC controls, hydraulics, pneumatics and user knowledge of personal computers
- Ability to measure cycle time, modify machine functions to meet specific item requirements, develop new machine process functions, troubleshoot and countermeasure both machinery and process problems and apply the Kaizen / Six Sigma mindset to the production process
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
- Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
- Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.