Materials Engineer

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We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Benefits

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Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Findlay, OH – On-Site – Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Materials Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical leadership to support site performance, solving complex material and process challenges.
• Lead materials, process, and product development projects from concept through production implementation.
• Evaluate, select, and implement thermoplastic materials, including emerging film and foam technologies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering to develop and scale robust production processes.
• Build strong relationships with customers and translate requirements into material solutions and development strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and industry networks to introduce innovative materials and technologies.
• Analyze and interpret physical, chemical, and performance data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in thermoplastics, with hands‑on expertise in compounding, extrusion, or injection molding.
• Proven experience working with or developing film and/or foam materials strongly preferred.
• Strong background in translating customer needs into material specifications and technical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while influencing cross‑functional teams and driving results.
• Experience in customer‑facing roles, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and guide technical decisions.

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