Project Engineer

Freudenberg Group • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Lead prototype and production sealing projects for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), transmission, electric/hybrid, fuel cell, and other clean‑energy applications. Drive APQP and customer-specific processes while ensuring full compliance with ISO/IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and related standards. Manage RFQs, monitor project cost/timing/performance, and communicate project status throughout the full product lifecycle. Support Operations by resolving product and process issues to ensure smooth launches and stable production. Develop project plans, prepare capital appropriation requests, and manage capital spending within budget. Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, Sales, and Applications Engineering to support new business opportunities and successful project execution. Represent FNST through customer/vendor visits and maintain strong technical and professional relationships. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field and 5+ years of engineering project management experience; or 8+ years of relevant engineering/project experience without a degree. Hands-on knowledge of rubber or plastic injection molding processes (preferred). Prior experience in rubber product design with significant customer and vendor interaction (preferred). Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and other common business applications. Proven ability to manage complex technical projects, communicate effectively across functions, and deliver results in fast-paced manufacturing environments. 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field and 5+ years of engineering project management experience; or 8+ years of relevant engineering/project experience without a degree.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and other common business applications.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical projects, communicate effectively across functions, and deliver results in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on knowledge of rubber or plastic injection molding processes (preferred).
• Prior experience in rubber product design with significant customer and vendor interaction (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead prototype and production sealing projects for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), transmission, electric/hybrid, fuel cell, and other clean‑energy applications.
• Drive APQP and customer-specific processes while ensuring full compliance with ISO/IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and related standards.
• Manage RFQs, monitor project cost/timing/performance, and communicate project status throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Support Operations by resolving product and process issues to ensure smooth launches and stable production.
• Develop project plans, prepare capital appropriation requests, and manage capital spending within budget.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, Sales, and Applications Engineering to support new business opportunities and successful project execution.
• Represent FNST through customer/vendor visits and maintain strong technical and professional relationships.

What This Job Offers

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