Rubber Molding: Manufacturing Process Engineer

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

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