Process Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Freudenberg

Morganfield, Kentucky

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blueprints, Budgeting, Cost Control, Diversity, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Leadership, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintenance Services, Maintenance Software, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Performance Management, Powder Coating, Preventative Maintenance, Process Engineering, Production Costing, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Morganfield, Kentucky
POSTED
30+ days ago

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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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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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About the Company

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Freudenberg

Freudenberg – ein globales Technologieunternehmen mit rund 48.000 Mitarbeitenden in rund 60 Ländern und einem Umsatz von mehr als 8,8 Milliarden Euro im Jahr 2020. Hauptsitz der Unternehmensgruppe ist Weinheim, inmitten der Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar. Soweit die Zahlen und Fakten. Doch was treibt uns an? Es ist der Exzellenzanspruch, mit dem wir unsere Kunden voranbringen. Die Branchenvielfalt, die immer neue Anwendungen ermöglicht. Die Innovationskraft, die auf unserer langjährigen Material-, System- und Technologiekompetenz basiert und von vielfältigen Teams inspiriert wird. Die Werte, die uns seit rund 170 Jahren leiten. Und der feste Wille, Verantwortung für Umwelt und Gesellschaft zu übernehmen. All das macht uns aus.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Medical Devices and Supplies
WEBSITE
https://www.freudenberg.com/careers