Application Engineer

Freudenberg Group • Troy, OH

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Learn a broad range of fundamental sealing applications including static and dynamic seals, and O-rings in addition to new potential opportunities in the eMobility and electrification specialized application areas. Make recommendations for quality improvements from analysis of warranty parts and data. Report results of field investigations and assembly teardowns. Work with associated Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) and customer organizations (materials engineering; tribology and lubrication; CAE; program management; etc.) Support component program management meetings. Assist in formal problem resolution with Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) plant quality personnel. Participate in cost-reduction initiatives and VA/VE. Relate Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) business or product plans to customer as needed. Create or reuse seal drawings using 2D and 3D CAD software AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and UG NX. Prompt reporting and follow-up of corrective actions to quality problems with Freudenberg-NOK product. Work closely with company Lead Centers for Fluid Power Industry products to maintain alignment of strategy and application support. Promote all Freudenberg product solutions to assigned customers. Identify customer applications where Freudenberg products are a viable replacement for competitor products and activities required to convert. Become the technical expert for Fluid Power Industry products and solutions. Deliver technical trainings to internal teams and external customers. Develop and implement strategic account plans that are consistent with corporate/divisional objectives. Make technical visits to assigned accounts as required. All other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aeronautical, Manufacturing, or technical equivalent.)
• 2+ years practical Engineering experience in a corporate or plant environment.
• Professional level English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong engineering analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Detail oriented, accurate, good inter-personal, inter-cultural, and organizational/prioritization skills.
• Above average mathematical background.
• Process oriented (follow through / responsiveness/ sense of urgency).
• Engineer with technical background on mechanical engineering.
• Capability for technical documentation (e.g., read and review applications and product drawings)
• Strong Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel skills.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations.
• Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience a plus.
• Aggressive self- starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail requiring minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Learn a broad range of fundamental sealing applications including static and dynamic seals, and O-rings in addition to new potential opportunities in the eMobility and electrification specialized application areas.
• Make recommendations for quality improvements from analysis of warranty parts and data.
• Report results of field investigations and assembly teardowns.
• Work with associated Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) and customer organizations (materials engineering; tribology and lubrication; CAE; program management; etc.)
• Support component program management meetings.
• Assist in formal problem resolution with Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) plant quality personnel.
• Participate in cost-reduction initiatives and VA/VE.
• Relate Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) business or product plans to customer as needed.
• Create or reuse seal drawings using 2D and 3D CAD software AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and UG NX.
• Prompt reporting and follow-up of corrective actions to quality problems with Freudenberg-NOK product.
• Work closely with company Lead Centers for Fluid Power Industry products to maintain alignment of strategy and application support.
• Promote all Freudenberg product solutions to assigned customers.
• Identify customer applications where Freudenberg products are a viable replacement for competitor products and activities required to convert.
• Become the technical expert for Fluid Power Industry products and solutions.
• Deliver technical trainings to internal teams and external customers.
• Develop and implement strategic account plans that are consistent with corporate/divisional objectives.
• Make technical visits to assigned accounts as required.
• All other duties 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level