Lean Engineer

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and follow-up of Kaizen events, ensuring measurable improvements and clear communication of results across the site.
• Drive site-wide continuous improvement initiatives, aligning efforts with broader operational excellence and business objectives.
• Train and coach teams on Lean principles, tools, and sustainability practices to build internal capability and long-term impact.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify inefficiencies and implement practical, value-driven solutions in manufacturing and operations.
• Mentor and develop Continuous Improvement team members and site champions to strengthen a high-performance improvement culture.
• Actively participate in and contribute to a broader Continuous Improvement/SME network, sharing best practices and advancing strategic initiatives.
• Lead by example by fostering a proactive, accountable, and growth-focused culture aligned with company values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or process improvement roles.
• 3-5 years of experience leading projects, initiatives, or teams in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Demonstrated success driving measurable improvements (productivity, quality, cost, safety, or lead time).
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, etc.).
• Experience working in cross-functional or matrix organizations, influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong coaching, facilitation, and change management skills.

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.

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership