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Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, maintain, and improve process capabilities using appropriate tools and methodologies.
- Input and analyze numerical data to identify patterns and relationships for optimal workflow and process development.
- Review Key Performance Indicator (KPI) monitoring systems and leverage technology to achieve goals.
- Drive and champion a continuous improvement culture within the team.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to prepare products or processes for launch.
- Ensure compliance with all local, legal, and Freudenberg Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
- Design stamping dies, and other tooling for process improvements.
- Communicate with stamping contractors and vendors regarding product specifications and requirements.
- Assist with scheduling start-up activities and die pre-production, including initial controls and inspections.
- Mentor Apprentices and Technicians to increase individual and team capability.
- Support the creation of training documents and deliver training as needed.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities as assigned; maintain schedules and direct resources.
- Provide data driven product design changes to enhance tooling, quality and production feasibility.
- Prepare and make presentations to management; provide Gantt charts, timelines, and other written documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and License Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent required.
- Minimum 5 years of stamping process and die design or equivalent experience required.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Experience in Steel stamping process, die design, other tooling for process improvements – technologies: Compound, Progressive, and Transfer.
- Desired experience in stamping process for Aluminum and Copper
- Strong conceptualization skills for mechanical components and understanding of component strength requirements.
- Proficiency in CAD and/ or UG for reading, creating and editing drawings (manual and/or CAD), with knowledge of GD&T (ASME 14.5 – 1982).
- Knowledge of Lean System tools and its methodologies; Six Sigma Green Belt or Red-X Apprentice preferred.
- Proven experience in Quality Control tools.
- Proven project management skills – Effective oral and written communication, time and team management, adaptability, leadership, planning, budgeting,
- Strong analytical skills for numerical data analysis, problem solving and workflow optimization.
- Ability to interpret and apply technical specifications and customer standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Willingness and ability to travel, domestic and international.
- Professional-level English language skills preferred.
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Strong work ethics, collaborative, respectful, prone to build strong working relationship with different hierarchy levels and cross-functional teams.
- Experience in automotive manufacturing is desired.
Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.
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.
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