Vulcanization Process & Reliability Engineer
About The Position
Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Asset Reliability Analyze downtime trends for presses and vulcanization lines Improve MTBF and reduce repeat failures Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies Standardize press rebuild and overhaul practices Process Parameter Control Monitor and control key vulcanization parameters (temperature, pressure, cure time, Vacuum) Validate press control logic for parameter stability Identify process drift and variation trends Partner with Automation Engineer to improve control loop performance Ensure parameter alignment with Control Plan Production Support Provide real-time troubleshooting during production issues Support startup and validation after downtime events Reduce unplanned production interruptions Improve cycle consistency Scrap & Quality Reduction Analyze scrap trends related to cure parameters Lead root cause investigations (8D / 5 Why/Cause Map) Develop corrective actions to eliminate repeat scrap Partner with Quality and Production to stabilize processes Predictive & Condition Monitoring Use thermal imaging, pressure validation, and condition monitoring tools Identify early failure indicators in heating systems and hydraulics Develop predictive maintenance roadmap for presses Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university in appropriate technical field. Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills. Good problem solving skills. Ability to work in a team setting. Flexibility to work extended hours as needed. 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. Vibracoustic USA Inc. 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 (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university in appropriate technical field.
- Two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
Responsibilities
- Asset Reliability Analyze downtime trends for presses and vulcanization lines
- Improve MTBF and reduce repeat failures
- Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies
- Standardize press rebuild and overhaul practices
- Process Parameter Control Monitor and control key vulcanization parameters (temperature, pressure, cure time, Vacuum)
- Validate press control logic for parameter stability
- Identify process drift and variation trends
- Partner with Automation Engineer to improve control loop performance
- Ensure parameter alignment with Control Plan Production Support Provide real-time troubleshooting during production issues
- Support startup and validation after downtime events
- Reduce unplanned production interruptions
- Improve cycle consistency
- Scrap & Quality Reduction Analyze scrap trends related to cure parameters
- Lead root cause investigations (8D / 5 Why/Cause Map)
- Develop corrective actions to eliminate repeat scrap
- Partner with Quality and Production to stabilize processes
- Predictive & Condition Monitoring Use thermal imaging, pressure validation, and condition monitoring tools
- Identify early failure indicators in heating systems and hydraulics
- Develop predictive maintenance roadmap for presses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
