Process Engineering Technician

Freudenberg Group • Findlay, OH

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Provide hands‑on, real‑time troubleshooting support for compression and injection molding processes to maintain safe, stable production. Monitor and adjust process parameters within approved limits to address quality issues, scrap, cycle time, and downtime. Support operators by responding to machine alarms, conducting first‑piece checks, and resolving part‑quality concerns. Perform basic inspections and checks on molding presses, auxiliary equipment, robotics, sensors, and material handling systems. Document process observations, adjustments, and troubleshooting activities to support traceability and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production to identify root causes and escalate complex issues as needed. Participate in continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen events, 5S, and data collection to improve process stability and efficiency. Qualifications: Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent manufacturing experience (5+ years preferred). Hands‑on experience in manufacturing environments, ideally supporting molding, machine operation, or process troubleshooting. Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose equipment and process issues quickly and effectively. Working knowledge of process controls, basic quality inspection methods, and manufacturing KPIs (scrap, yield, downtime). Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook); basic CAD knowledge (SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD) a plus. Ability to communicate clearly with operators, maintenance, and engineering teams and coach others on technical topics. Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast‑paced production environment. 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. Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent manufacturing experience (5+ years preferred).
• Hands‑on experience in manufacturing environments, ideally supporting molding, machine operation, or process troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose equipment and process issues quickly and effectively.
• Working knowledge of process controls, basic quality inspection methods, and manufacturing KPIs (scrap, yield, downtime).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook); basic CAD knowledge (SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD) a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly with operators, maintenance, and engineering teams and coach others on technical topics.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively in a fast‑paced production environment.

Nice To Haves

• basic CAD knowledge (SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD)

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on, real‑time troubleshooting support for compression and injection molding processes to maintain safe, stable production.
• Monitor and adjust process parameters within approved limits to address quality issues, scrap, cycle time, and downtime.
• Support operators by responding to machine alarms, conducting first‑piece checks, and resolving part-quality concerns.
• Perform basic inspections and checks on molding presses, auxiliary equipment, robotics, sensors, and material handling systems.
• Document process observations, adjustments, and troubleshooting activities to support traceability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production to identify root causes and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen events, 5S, and data collection to improve process stability and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees