Regional Director - Metal Stamping Engineering, North America

Regional Director - Metal Stamping Engineering, North America | Freudenberg

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We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

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401K Match

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Personal Development

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

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Regional Director - Metal Stamping Engineering, North America

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Responsibilitiesarrow_right

• 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.

Qualificationsarrow_right

• 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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Jarett Burns

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