Automation, Business Skills, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Die Design, Diversity, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Matrix Management, Operational Improvement, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Return on Investment (ROI), Supply Chain Operations, Technical Leadership, Tool and Die Manufacturing
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!
Responsibilities:
- Lead the execution of global metal stamping engineering strategy across North America, ensuring alignment from vision to shop-floor reality.
- Develop and coach multi-site engineering teams, building strong technical leadership and bench strength across plants.
- Standardize stamping processes, tooling practices, and engineering methods to drive consistency and scalability.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase OEE, reduce variation, and elevate overall plant performance.
- Identify and implement automation, digitalization, and advanced manufacturing technologies to modernize operations.
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve systemic issues and support successful product launches.
- Own capital planning input and ROI validation, driving cost optimization and high-impact investment decisions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field (advanced degree preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in metal stamping or high-volume manufacturing environments.
- 5+ years of leadership experience with responsibility across multiple sites or regions.
- Deep expertise in stamping processes, tooling, and die design (progressive/compound strongly preferred).
- Proven track record driving lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Ability to lead in a global, matrixed organization and influence stakeholders across functions and regions.
- Strong business acumen with experience in capital planning, cost management, and data-driven decision making.
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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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.
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