Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (f/m/d)
About The Position
We are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to scout and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies that improve operational capability and support long-term plant competitiveness. This role involves justifying and prioritizing capital investments, owning supplier engagement and equipment acquisition, and leading cross-functional implementation of new technology. You will also be responsible for standardizing and sustaining manufacturing innovation, establishing process and equipment standards, and leading process validation and performance qualification. Additionally, you will assist in developing and maintaining the advanced manufacturing technology roadmap and provide engineering expertise and support to production sites as required.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience successfully managing and leading engineering projects to launch technology in a fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing environment.
- University degree (technical background) preferred.
- Demonstrated progression in technical field during career.
- Technical aptitude in industrial robotics, cobots, AMR / AGV, and industrial automation required.
- Proficiency in AutoCad and SolidWorks.
- Desire to work in a role that blends hands-on technical knowledge and project management skills.
- Must have excellent time management skills, and strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across multiple teams.
- Ability to travel approximately 20% (including Global).
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
- Injection molding / plastics background useful.
Responsibilities
- Scout and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies that improve operational capability and support long-term plant competitiveness.
- Justify and prioritize capital investments through data-driven analysis of cost, capacity, quality, and risk.
- Own supplier engagement and equipment acquisition, from concept development through technical selection and purchase.
- Lead cross-functional implementation of new technology, including installation, validation, and production ramp-up.
- Provide feedback, advice, project updates and encouragement to project team members.
- Communicate promptly with all relevant stakeholders if timeline or cost associated with project deviates from approved plan.
- Standardize and sustain manufacturing innovation by documenting best practices, training teams, and building future-ready processes.
- Establish process and equipment standards; support manufacturing readiness and change management.
- Lead process validation and performance qualification; Analyze performance data and drive optimization.
- Assist in development and maintain the advanced manufacturing technology roadmap.
- Provide engineering expertise and support to production site as required.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
