Empowering people, creating technology.

Responsibilities:

• Design, quote and procure cost effective mold tools and equipment based on existing and new tooling and technology, prior product/tool history, existing molding methods, and materials and processes.
• Participate in new product quoting process, recommending new tools, equipment, and processes for the production of potential new molded rubber products.
• Seek, recommend, and implement improvement opportunities for existing production tooling to improve quality, reduce scrap, improve productivity.
• Ensure that operator safety and ergonomics are considered when designing new mold tooling, equipment, and processes.
• Create and maintain well-documented FNGP tool/equipment drawings whether designed in-house or at an outside supplier, and other documentation in accordance with the applicable Quality Plan (e.g. TS-16949 / QS-9000).
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with outside tooling/equipment suppliers; review, approve and maintain outside tool/equipment designs/drawings.
• Participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, with emphasis on the transition from PPAP to flawless production launch.
• Accepts and completes engineering related projects and tasks, as assigned.
• Maintain adherence to Company policies, safety/ergonomic standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Understand and implement the health, safety, and environmental policies and to integrate health, safety, and environmental considerations into daily work activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology or related field required.
• Experience with CAD is required, preferably Siemens NX (Unigraphics); ability to independently create accurate 3D solid models and fully dimensioned 2D drawings.
• Ability to read, understand, and create engineering drawings is required, with a working knowledge of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning (GD&T).
• Experience with rubber/plastics mold-tooling design is highly desired.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and mechanical aptitude are required.
• Knowledge of tool-machining processes is required.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Experience in advanced engineering/statistical problem-solving methods is desired, including Six Sigma experience and certification.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing methods is desired, including certification is desired.
• Experience in the use of personal computers is required – standard office systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail.
• Must exhibit good communication, project management, interpersonal skills, and ability to manage his/her own priorities and workload while working in a team 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.