Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a dedicated team of Engineers and Technicians fostering a strong culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Ensure engineering resources are fully integrated within day-to-day production support and longer-term operational improvement initiatives
- Define and deliver engineering goals and objectives aligned with the overall business strategy and manufacturing priorities
- Plan and implement training and development plans to build capability and succession within the team
- Identify, implement, and sustain robust technical and system-based solutions to manufacturing challenges
- Champion a structured, methodical approach to problem solving across the organisation
- Consistently deliver against customer requirements, maintaining high standards of quality, service, and delivery performance
- Drive improvements in Service, Delivery, Quality, and Cost through the effective application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Investigate emerging process technologies and assess their potential competitive advantage and cost-benefit to the business
- Oversee and manage New Part Introduction (NPI) activities in close collaboration with Prototyping and NPI teams
Qualifications
- A Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
- A minimum of five years’ relevant post-qualification engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Proven people management experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development
- Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies
- Strong data analysis capability and the ability to translate insights into practical improvements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
- Experience in People Management, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma is advantageous
- Exposure to laser processing technologies is advantageous
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.
