Process Engineer

Freudenberg Group • Findlay, OH

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer will lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks to achieve operational goals. This role involves optimizing PTFE compounding, extrusion, and related manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance. The engineer will analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and use insights to drive process stability, reduce waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness. They will also troubleshoot production challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Collaboration with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HSE teams is essential for executing cross-functional process improvement initiatives. The role requires applying Lean Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce scrap and downtime, as well as evaluating and implementing new technologies, automation solutions, and process innovations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or related discipline).
• 5-8 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience in a production environment.
• Proven project management experience leading process improvement, capital, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong manufacturing background with hands-on experience optimizing production processes, equipment, and workflows.
• Highly data-driven with demonstrated experience using KPIs, SPC, DOE, process capability studies, and analytical problem-solving tools to make decisions.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PFMEA, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks to achieve operational goals.
• Optimize PTFE compounding, extrusion, and related manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and use insights to drive process stability, reduce waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot production challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HSE teams to execute cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce scrap and downtime.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and process innovations that enhance manufacturing performance and support future growth.

What This Job Offers

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