Process Engineer – Lean Six Sigma & Automation

Freudenberg; Findlay (OH); Hybrid; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Freudenberg seeks a manufacturing/process engineer to lead improvement projects from concept to implementation, focusing on PTFE processes and cross-functional collaboration. You will analyze data, reduce waste, and drive efficiency across operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain. Strong Lean/Six Sigma and leadership are essential.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, capital projects, and continuous improvement to support growth and ongoing operational excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or related discipline).
• 5-8 years of manufacturing/ process engineering experience in a production environment.
• Proven project management experience leading process improvement, capital, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong manufacturing background with hands-on experience optimizing production processes, equipment, and workflows.
• Highly data-driven with demonstrated experience using KPIs, SPC, DOE, process capability studies, and analytical problem-solving tools.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PFMEA, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across departments.

Aufgaben

• Lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks.
• Optimize PTFE compounding, extrusion, and related manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and use insights to drive process stability, reduce waste, and improve OEE.
• Troubleshoot production challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HSE teams to execute cross-functional initiatives.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce scrap and downtime.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and process innovations to support future growth.

Kenntnisse

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Statistical analysis

Kaizen/continuous improvement

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Freudenberg seeks a manufacturing/process engineer to lead improvement projects from concept to implementation, focusing on PTFE processes and cross-functional collaboration. You will analyze data, reduce waste, and drive efficiency across operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain. Strong Lean/Six Sigma and leadership are essential.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, capital projects, and continuous improvement to support growth and ongoing operational excellence.