Engineering Manager

Working At Freudenberg

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Responsibilities

1. Drive product across multiple projects and development phases ensuring engineering solutions are aligned with product objectives.
2. Direct responsibility for site technical activities including product development, product launch, tooling design, equipment, processes, and manufacturing methods.
3. Creates and enforces structured efforts in problem solving, product development, project management, and the establishment of procedures.
4. Develops and implements standard engineering practices and processes.
5. Communicates both internally and externally to ensure that projects are running per specifications in terms of product cost and product quality while meeting deadlines.
6. Partners with all relevant departments to ensure cross-departmental transparency, buy in, and support to allocate resources effectively and efficiently.
7. Interfaces strongly with manufacturing to support existing product lines.
8. Support the efforts to generate product quotations, develop test methods, and develop procedures as needed.
9. Interacts with customers and vendors to maximize our technological advantage.
10. Performs necessary functions to adhere to regulations and standards.
11. Responsible for documented completion of training for staff/employees per current company procedures.
12. Promotes and ensures compliance with CGMP, safety standards, and lean.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or other applicable engineering field is required with added disciplines in business management a plus.
• 3+ years experience in managing engineering resources including: tooling, process, project, and design resources.
• 2+ years experience in a regulated industry; medical device preferred.
• 5+ years experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in product design, program management, and launching products successfully.
• Working knowledge of silicone injection molding processes.
• Solid knowledge of GMP, ISO regulations.
• Strong applied knowledge with Lean manufacturing techniques, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Computer literate with knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing packages, and SolidWorks.
• Green Belt certification in Lean or Six Sigma desired.
• Drives team with performance metrics in accordance to business strategies and goals.

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.