Manufacturing Process Engineer - Rubber Molding

Freudenberg Group; Bristol (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Bristol, NH is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer focused on rubber molding to optimize processes and drive continuous improvement in a high-volume environment. You will support process validation, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional project leadership to reduce scrap and improve overall manufacturing performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of SPC, DOE, FMEA, and Lean Six

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Two or more years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, molding engineering, or a related manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing performance through scrap reduction, process optimization, cost reduction, root cause problem solving, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience leading process improvement projects involving manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, automation, validation activities, or capital improvements.
• Working knowledge of engineering and quality tools such as SPC, DOE, process validation, capability analysis, control plans, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with rubber, elastomer, plastics, injection molding, compression molding, transfer molding, automotive, medical device, or other high-volume manufacturing environments preferred, including an understanding of molding process fundamentals and manufacturing performance drivers.
• Experience with automation, robotics, Cobots, manufacturing technologies, quality management systems, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred; ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams through technical expertise and project leadership.

Skills

Process engineering

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality tools knowledge

Automation experience

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPC

DOE

FMEA

Lean Six Sigma

Process validation

Capability analysis

Control plans

Job description

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 arrow_right

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

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays

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

Personal Development

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

location_on Bristol, NH

On-Site

You support our team as

Manufacturing Process Engineer - Rubber Molding

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Qualifications arrow_right

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Two or more years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, molding engineering, or a related manufacturing role.
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing performance through scrap reduction, process optimization, cost reduction, root cause problem solving, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience leading process improvement projects involving manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, automation, validation activities, or capital improvements.
• Working knowledge of engineering and quality tools such as SPC, DOE, process validation, capability analysis, control plans, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with rubber, elastomer, plastics, injection molding, compression molding, transfer molding, automotive, medical device, or other high-volume manufacturing environments preferred, including an understanding of molding process fundamentals and manufacturing performance drivers.
• Experience with automation, robotics, Cobots, manufacturing technologies, quality management systems, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred; ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams through technical expertise and project leadership.

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.