Process Engineer

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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.

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

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Necedah, WI

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Produces new products, material, applications, process ideas, approaches, insights, and designs
• Creates innovative and profitable products and processes, which meet and anticipate customer needs
• Plans activities and projects in alignment with the site or Division's strategic goals
• Conducts feasibility studies to validate concepts and construct specifications in order to offer recommendations for improvement opportunities
• Demonstrates financial awareness with respect to product, process design and, if necessary, vendor selection
• Analyzes data inputs to identify patterns and relationships to determine appropriate engineering methodologies
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in process engineering, product development, or manufacturing engineering in a production environment.
• Demonstrated track record of taking concepts through feasibility, specification development, validation, and launch.
• Experience analyzing complex datasets to inform engineering methodologies and decision-making.
• Strong proficiency in process design, scale-up, and optimization (pilot-to-production).
• Statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making (SPC, DOE, regression analysis).
• Proficient with CAD/CAE tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, or similar).
• 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.
  
  

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.