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
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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
