Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP

Process Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a controls engineer or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control.
  • Proficiency in statistical methods for manufacturing estimation.
  • Experience in process engineering and plant maintenance leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate responsibilities of the Process Engineer and maintenance staff.
  • Manage the annual budget for process engineering and maintenance.
  • Create and update controlled mold specification files.
  • Develop and distribute prep and de-flash spec cards as needed.
  • Collaborate with design staff to optimize production methods.
  • Utilize statistical analysis for manufacturing forecasts.
  • Establish machine setup specifications and work instructions.

Benefits

  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee the Process Engineering and Maintenance teams, including budgeting and staff direction.
  • Establish and maintain machine setup specifications, work instructions, and controlled mold/spec files.
  • Improve processability of existing parts to reduce scrap, cost, and production issues.
  • Collaborate with planning, design, engineering, and shop personnel to resolve tooling, material, and manufacturing challenges.
  • Maintain and update spec sheets, engineering standards, and documentation as needed.
  • Support operators through training, troubleshooting, and assisting with production issues.
  • Travel to customer sites to address and resolve quality concerns.
  • Define and ensure execution of preventative maintenance strategies and critical spare-parts inventory.
  • Work with the machine shop on new tooling, fixture fabrication, and mold revisions.
  • Review engineering blueprints and production data to improve tool performance and ensure final part quality, including the authority to stop production for nonconforming output.


Qualifications:

  • Engineering degree - mechanical engineering degree preferred
  • Basic knowledge of maintenance software systems (imaintenance or something similar)
  • Strong understanding of budgeting and budget control spending
  • At least 6 years of leadership experience managing and developing teams of 10+ maintenance and engineering personnel
  • Paint background strongly preferred (powder coat or e-coat)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Strong background with Preventive Maintenance


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About Freudenberg Nonwovens, LP

Freudenberg Nonwovens is a leading manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, filtration, healthcare, and hygiene. The company's products are used in a wide range of applications, from air and liquid filtration to wound care and feminine hygiene. Freudenberg Nonwovens is a subsidiary of the Freudenberg Group, a global technology company with operations in more than 60 countries. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Weinheim, Germany. Freudenberg Nonwovens has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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