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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.
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
401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Vacation
Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
Personal Development
Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
LaGrange, GA
On-Site
Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership
Manufacturing 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 & Technicians to increase individual and team understanding and capabilities
- 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field
- 3+years of experience in manufacturing environment
- 2+ years of experience with injection and/or compression rubber molding preferred or 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 counter measure both machinery and process problems and apply the Kaizen / Six Sigma mindset to the production process
- Good verbal and written communication skill
- 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.
Nicholas Bailey