What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies?
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.
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.
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
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.
Manchester, NH
On-Site
Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
You support our team as
Project 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.
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
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.
Manchester, NH
On-Site
Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
You support our team as
Project Engineer
Responsibilities
- Lead prototype and production sealing projects for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), transmission, electric/hybrid, fuel cell, and other clean‑energy applications.
- Drive APQP and customer-specific processes while ensuring full compliance with ISO/IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and related standards.
- Manage RFQs, monitor project cost/timing/performance, and communicate project status throughout the full product lifecycle.
- Support Operations by resolving product and process issues to ensure smooth launches and stable production.
- Develop project plans, prepare capital appropriation requests, and manage capital spending within budget.
- Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, Sales, and Applications Engineering to support new business opportunities and successful project execution.
- Represent FNST through customer/vendor visits and maintain strong technical and professional relationships.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field and 5 years of engineering project management experience; or 8 years of relevant engineering/project experience without a degree.
- Hands-on knowledge of rubber or plastic injection molding processes (preferred).
- Prior experience in rubber product design with significant customer and vendor interaction (preferred).
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and other common business applications.
- Proven ability to manage complex technical projects, communicate effectively across functions, and deliver results in fast-paced manufacturing environments.