Engineer

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Responsibilities:

• First line engineer resource in elastomer molding process development and problem solving with current manufacturing operations in the Nisku facility.
• Responsible for elastomeric tool design for existing products.
• Participate on DFM (Design for Manufacturing).
• Support operations to reduce scrap and optimize production processes.
• Ensure manufacturability of elastomer product while maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards and achieving cost targets in a timely fashion.
• Design in accordance with FFL mold design guidelines.
• Understand the processing conditions of elastomer materials, specifically FFL specific trademarked Gazguard materials.
• Ability to assess changes that are required to mitigate and eliminate non-conformances either by changing processing parameters or through tool design modifications.
• Participate and engage in sharing technology and information between other groups and locations.
• Build and maintain relationships with the R&D groups to facilitate introduction to the market of new technology.
• Establish relationships with tool suppliers.
• Support outside sales with product and application knowledge.
• Participate and lead in GROWTTH kaizen events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience from an accredited University.
• A high degree of personal initiative and excellent planning and organizational skills
• Training in all areas related to design calculations, drawings and specifications and team-based leadership particularly in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• 3D-CAD experience, Solid works preferred. Microsoft Office proficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years’ experience in elastomer molding operations
• 2 years’ experience with machine shop operations

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.

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